Learning about Hernias
Hernias occur when a weakness in the muscular wall of the abdomen allows different organs and tissues to come through. Dr. Jerrold Young, General Surgeon with Hernia Institute of Florida, talks about his experience as a general surgeon with all
The First Two Common Presenting Symptoms of Hernia
Dr. Michael Renfrow, General Surgeon with Baptist Health South Florida, says the first two common presenting symptoms of hernia are pain and a mass in the abdominal wall, in the groin or the belly button area. He explains it can …
Common Symptoms of Hernia
A lump in the abdomen or groin; pain or pressure that gets worse when you cough, strain, lift, or exercise; a burning feeling in the lump; and steady, growing pain are some of the symptoms of hernia.
Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, …
Learning about Hernias
Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at South Miami Hospital, says about one million hernias are repaired every year in the United States and they are seen in everyday practice.
He explains a hernia is a hole in
