If you have an official hernia diagnosis, you may find yourself wondering if you really need to have surgery. Though you may or may not experience pain, discomfort, or pressure as you manage your basic and daily tasks, the one thing you should not do is overlook the importance of...
A common side effect of inguinal and umbilical hernia surgery is swelling. For most hernia repair patients, swelling is normal and nothing to worry about. In extremely rare cases, swelling can indicate infection, repair failure, or something more serious. Similar swelling can follow ventral hernia repair, which addresses bulges in...
Umbilical hernia surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that repairs abdominal hernias that are unresponsive to therapy, massage, and other medical treatments. Most umbilical hernia repair surgeries are done on an outpatient basis. The risk of complications is low. However, sleep is one of several factors that can affect the...