Did you know that about 27% of men experience an inguinal hernia at some point during their lives? It’s a common condition that falls into two categories: direct and indirect. Men are the only ones that will ever experience a direct inguinal hernia. It’s...
Do you suspect you have a hernia? Over 5 million people are diagnosed with a hernia annually, but only 14% of those people seek treatment. However, if a hernia is left untreated, it can cause a variety of complications, so it is essential to know your options and take...
Did you know that roughly 27% of men and 3% of women will develop a hernia in their lifetime? Despite the prevalence of this condition, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding hernia pain and the various forms of treatment. That’s why we made this guide. In it,...
Nearly 25% of men experience an inguinal hernia in their lifetime. The surgery to repair a hernia is so common that more than 800,000 of them are performed every year! In the past, hernia repair surgery meant staying in the hospital and a long recovery time. Many...
Did you know that more than 5 million people in the United States alone suffer from hernias? A hernia is a relatively common problem that tends to affect men more commonly than women. Hernias are often mild, but they can be severe in some cases, and they may even...
More than 2 million inpatient hernia repair procedures were performed in a decade’s stretch of time. It’s a common medical situation that requires emergency attention in many cases. This situation takes place when an organ or tissue protrudes into the...
