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 […]
When Can I Return To Work, Drive & Play Sports After Hernia Surgery?
Aside from “when can I leave the clinic,” the three topics in the headline are probably the three most fielded questions we handle on a regular basis. Surgery can impact your normal routine, so many people want to know when they can expect to return to a sense of normalcy after an operation. We enjoy […]
Hernia Repair in Elderly Patients
All surgeries are taxing on the body, so when it comes to performing an operation on elderly individuals, doctors need to weigh a number of factors to determine if a surgical operation is the best option. This is especially true for hernias, as the majority of hernias are non-life threatening, and surgery carries its own […]
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 […]
5 Little Known Facts About Hernias & Hernia Surgery
Many people have a general understanding of what a hernia is, but they lack in-depth knowledge of the condition or the procedure used to address it. We’ve talked about how hernias develop and how they are treated on the blog in the past, but today we want to dig a little deeper and share five […]
