Despite being relatively prevalent, hernias are not well understood by the general public. More than 600,000 hernia repair surgeries are performed every year in the U.S., making it one of the most common general surgical procedures. It’s estimated that roughly five percent of the population will …
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Hernia 101
We’ve all heard of hernias, but there is some misunderstanding about just what they are. What causes them? Are there different types? Do I need surgery to repair them? Lots of questions. Since treatment of hernias is what Dr. Jacob and our team at NYC Hernia are all about, let’s answer them here …
Chronic groin pain can sometimes be from a “hidden” inguinal or femoral hernia
Figuring out how to diagnose the cause of long term (chronic) groin and pelvic pain can be challenging. Sometimes chronic groin pain in women and men are from a really small, "hidden" inguinal hernias. Understanding how to find a proper exam and a proper work up can expedite finding the …
