Obesity isn’t just about the added pounds; it’s more about the impact it can have on the patient’s overall quality of life and quality of their health. Obesity can lead to hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, joint problems, and a host of other health issues. But once a person has become obese, …
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That Pelvic Pain May Be a Hidden Hernia
It’s a common belief that men are the ones who get hernias. That may be true, at least in who currently has surgery to repair an inguinal hernia, but it may not be true overall. Many women can have what is known as a hidden hernia. This is a tiny tear in the abdominal wall that can be …
Sports Hernias Aren’t Usually Actual Hernias
Many sports involve repetitive movements, such as kicking, twisting, or turning. Football, soccer, basketball, tennis, and hockey all come to mind. They can often lead to groin pain, which can lead to a diagnosis from your doctor of a possible sports hernia. The problem is, most sports hernias …
