Hernia is a protrusion of the bowels or adjacent organs/tissue through a defect or weakness in the abdominal wall. Typically, a hernia occurs with a part of the intestine protruding or hanging out through an opening formed in the abdominal wall. Smoking, diabetes, age and obesity also contribute toward this condition. Incisional hernia is a...Read More

Hernia is a protrusion of the bowels or adjacent organs/tissue through a defect or weakness in the abdominal wall. It is a type of hernia that develops at the site of an incision from a previous surgery. Typically, a hernia occurs with a part of the intestine protruding or hanging out through an opening formed...Read More

Hernia is a protrusion of the bowels or adjacent organs/tissue through a defect or weakness in the abdominal wall. It is a type of hernia that develops at the site of an incision from a previous surgery. Typically, a hernia occurs with a part of the intestine protruding or hanging out through an opening formed...Read More

Hernia is a protrusion of the bowels or adjacent organs/tissue through a defect or weakness in the abdominal wall. It is a type of hernia that develops at the site of an incision from a previous surgery. Typically, a hernia occurs with a part of the intestine protruding or hanging out through an opening formed...Read More

When can I have sex? No matter what type of hernia you have or what type of surgery is used to correct it, you can expect some soreness and swelling for at least a few days following the procedure. The anesthesia may also leave you easily fatigued for a week or two. It wouldn’t be...Read More

The abdominal wall protects the organs within the peritoneum. Several layers of tissue make up the wall: these layers include muscle, connective tissue and fat, peritoneal membrane, and skin. If a muscle or tissue becomes weak, an organ may protrude and create a lump beneath the skin: This is referred to as a hernia. What...Read More

Hernias take several different forms. The most common involve the groin or the abdomen. When we talk about “groin” hernias, we may be talking either about inguinal or femoral. The other most common types of hernias include incisional, hiatal, epigastric and umbilical. Most people with a hernia display or feel some symptoms, though it’s possible...Read More

Most patients experience a certain amount of pain after a hernia operation. This is usually accompanied by bruising and swelling around the incision. Some other manifestations that may be felt up to a year after the operation include pulling, burning, and tugging sensations in the groin area. These sensations can be expected after any operation....Read More

The abdomen is home to many organs that work together to absorb and digest the food you eat. The organs act like a well-oiled machine—except for when something causes the machine to break down. You may have a gut feeling that failure is more than just bloating or indigestion, and when you do, seeking proper...Read More

What exactly is a sports hernia? Is it actually a type of a hernia? Can only athletes get sports hernias? We are going to discuss what a sports hernia actually is and what your repair and recovery options are if you think you may have a sports hernia. The proper medical term for a sports...Read More