Usually, no. In most cases, a hernia can be diagnosed with a good history and a careful physical exam. That is especially true for a typical inguinal hernia in the groin, or an umbilical hernia. Many patients assume they will need an ultrasound, CT scan, or MRI before...
Can You Fix a Hernia Without General Anesthesia? In many cases, yes. For most patients with an inguinal hernia (a hernia in the groin), repair can often be done without full general anesthesia. That surprises many people. Some assume every hernia operation requires...
In many cases, yes. If you have a hernia and it is not causing pain or limiting your activities, you can often keep working without special restrictions. That said, the answer depends in part on how the hernia was discovered and whether it is being treated as a...
Short answer: maybe not. Age and heart disease don’t automatically rule out safe hernia surgery. It’s worth coming in for an evaluation so we can look at your risks and options. Why an evaluation mattersModern surgery is far more adaptable than it used to be. Many...
Very likely. What you describe—a sudden bulge in the groin with discomfort after straining that then slips back in and the pain eases—is classic for a reducible inguinal hernia. A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal wall that lets tissue push out when pressure rises...
