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
What do I need to know about swollen lymph nodes?
Lymph nodes, sometimes referred to as lymph ‘glands’, are part of the body’s lymphatic system. The lymphatic system consists of a system of conduits and organized collections of lymphoid tissue that include nodes, the tonsils, and the spleen. Coursing through …
