What kind of doctor do you see for hernia repair?

What kind of doctor do you see for hernia repair?

When you have a hernia, treatment will start with your primary care provider. If you need surgery to repair the hernia, you’ll be referred to a general surgeon. In fact, ventral hernia repairs are one of the most common operations U.S. general surgeons perform. If you think you have a hernia, don’t wait to seek help.

What happens if you leave a sports hernia untreated?

Without treatment, a sports hernia injury will not heal easily or quickly, and could potentially life-long impact participation in physical activities. To avoid suffering from more serious symptoms and lasting damage, seek a diagnosis and treatment immediately.

Is hernia mesh safe now?

Most brands and models of mesh today have excellent safety rates and have been used for many years. In general, the mesh that is used for most repairs at the Hernia Center of NGMC is the same mesh our surgeons have used for more than 10 years.

How do you fix a sports hernia?

How are sports hernias treated? Surgery typically involves repairing the torn groin tendon or muscle by using internal sutures though on occasion a synthetic mesh may be needed to help stabilize the injury.

How do you treat a sports hernia?

Nonsurgical Treatment

1. Rest. In the first 7 to10 days after the injury, treatment with rest and ice can be helpful.
2. Physical therapy. Two weeks after your injury, you may begin to do physical therapy exercises to improve strength and flexibility in your abdominal and inner thigh muscles.
3. Anti-inflammatory medications.

Is it OK to walk with a sports hernia?

Both a pulled groin and a sports hernia have similar symptoms. They both result in pain in the inner thighs up towards the groin. Both injuries result in pain that prevents you from moving normally while playing your sport. The pain can be so bad that it makes it difficult to walk up steps or walk at all.