Can a Hernia Be Left Untreated? Risks, Complications & When to Act
“It’s not that bad yet.” “I’ll get it sorted when things quieten down.” “It only hurts when I lift.” “I’ll just avoid heavy work for now.” These are the kinds of things patients say – sometimes for months, sometimes for years – while living with a hernia they know needs to be addressed but keep […]
What Is a Hernia and Do You Need Surgery?
A Liverpool Hernia Surgeon Explains You have noticed a lump in your groin. Or a bulge near your belly button that appears when you stand or cough. Perhaps you have had a dull ache in your lower abdomen for months that you have been putting off investigating. If this sounds familiar, there is a good […]