by William Brown, MD | Apr 30, 2019 | Inguinal Hernia
I recently reviewed the literature, and I found twenty different methods to repair inguinal hernias. Many of these methods have several variations. The fact that there are so many ways to fix a hernia emphasizes the fact that hernias can be very complex problems and...
by William Brown, MD | Mar 28, 2019 | Inguinal Hernia
Indirect Hernias Should Not be Fixed with Mesh There are two different types of hernias that occur in the inguinal region. The most common type is an indirect inguinal hernia. A indirect hernia is a congenital hernia. Just before a male is born, the testicle pops out...
by William Brown, MD | Oct 31, 2018 | General Information, Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernias – Easier To Get Than You Think An inguinal hernia happens when tissue, such as part of your intestine, bulges through a weak spot in your abdominal muscles. This bulge can be painful, especially when lifting a heavy object, twisting, bending...
by William Brown, MD | Aug 28, 2018 | Inguinal Hernia, Sports Hernia Surgery
Preparing Yourself for Possible Hernia Surgery According to the American Family Physician website, “Hernia is a general term describing a bulge or protrusion of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening within the anatomic structure. Although there are many...
by William Brown, MD | Jul 3, 2018 | Diet & Excercise, Inguinal Hernia, No Mesh Hernia Repair, Sports Hernia Rehabilitation, Sports Hernia Surgery
How to Avoid Chronic Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery Pain directly after an operation is called acute pain. It is related to the operation itself and resolves as you heal from the operation. Chronic pain is pain that persists even after everything is healed....
by William Brown, MD | Jun 20, 2018 | Homeopathic Medicines, Inguinal Hernia, Sports Hernia Surgery
Taking Arnica to Help Recovery from Inguinal Hernia Surgery Whether you’re particular about what you put in your body, you’re concerned about taking strong prescription pain killers, or you simply prefer a more natural approach to healing, homeopathic therapy is an...
