Sports hernias can cause severe pain in the groin region, and footballers may be at greatest risk
The main symptom of a sports hernia is pain in the pubic and groin regions, brought on through athletic activity. The condition is actually more common than you think, especially so in footballers.
Study highlights importance of exercise for children with congenital diaphragmatic hernia
A study by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan suggests the importance of tailored exercise programs for school-age children born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a defect in the diaphragm that causes the abdominal organs to herniate into the chest cavity.
Incidence of hernias, scoliosis, flat feet suggests link between myopia, tissue laxity
Adolescents with myopia had hernias, scoliosis and flat feet significantly more often than those without, suggesting a possible link between nearsightedness and overall connective tissue hyperlaxity, according to a study.
How to Tell You Have a Hernia: Signs and Symptoms
A hernia is typically a painless bulge that doesn't require immediate treatment. Get to know the symptoms of hernias and when you should seek further medical care.
Surgical methods and outcomes of inguinal hernia repair in children, adolescents and young adults in a retrospective cohort study
Laparoscopic repair as an alternative option for pediatric inguinal hernia has increased worldwide. We aimed to analyze the surgical methods of inguinal hernia repair among children, adolescents and young adults, and evaluate the surgical outcomes of reoperation and postoperative complications.
