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… Summary Credits and References Credits Author Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer John … concerns, and next steps. Credits By Healthwise Staff Primary Medical Reviewer John … Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD …
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… that numbs your body below the point of the injection. You may remain awake during the … that numbs your body below the point of the injection. You may remain awake during the … that numbs your body below the point of the injection. You may remain awake during the …
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… the facts Your options Have surgery now to repair the inguinal hernia, even if you do not … Infants and children always need surgery to repair a hernia because of the increased risk … in the thigh. Damage to the intestines or bladder for certain types of hernias or if the …
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… Condition Basics What is an inguinal hernia? An inguinal hernia (say "IN-gwuh-nul … it? Most inguinal hernias happen because an opening in the muscle wall does not close as …
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… to reinforce the belly wall. Or the edges of healthy tissue may be sewn together. There are … repair also depends on your age and overall health. Laparoscopic surgery has the following … Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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… and it often closes on its own without treatment. What causes it? The ring of muscle … and it often closes on its own without treatment. What causes it? The ring of muscle …
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Surgery Overview For open hernia repair surgery, a single long incision is made in the groin. The hernia sac is either pushed back or tied off and removed. The weak spot in the muscle wall—where the …
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… if strangulation does not appear likely. In healthy adults, hernias that can be pushed … into the abdomen and are not causing discomfort or pain can be repaired when it is … if strangulation does not appear likely. In healthy adults, hernias that can be pushed …
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… Conditions Basics What is a hiatal hernia? A hiatal hernia (say "hi-AY-tul HER-nee-uh") happens … your belly (abdomen) from your chest. The hernia bulges through the diaphragm at a place …
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… of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP … of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP … of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP …
