Hernias can occur throughout a number of different places in your body, but when they develop in the groin area, they are classified as inguinal hernias. These hernias develop in what’s known as the inguinal canal, and they can have direct or indirect causes. We look at the difference between the two types of inguinal […]
Do I Need Hernia Surgery, Or Can I Wait?
Hernias come in many different forms and sizes, and not all of them require surgery right away. That being said, a hernia will not heal on its own, and the only way to fix a hernia is with surgery. So should you undergo an operation right away if you suffer a hernia, or can you […]
How Hernia Surgery Has Changed Over The Years
Hernias can develop for some of the most mundane reasons, as we’ve helped fix hernias that have been brought upon by such innocent actions as a sneeze or a bowel movement. Because hernias are a pretty common problem as we get older and structure walls weaken, medical researchers have been perfecting new ways to surgically […]
Will My Hernia Get Better On Its Own?
Hernias occur when part of a body cavity pushes out of the muscle wall in which it is contained. Oftentimes it involves an intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, which are encased in a thin membrane that is sometimes prone to rupture when overstressed or affected by trauma. Many people who suffer a hernia wonder if […]
