Hernia Info Videos

3-21 TorF Answer Hernia Recurrence
FALSE: A potentially painful bulge that reappears at or near the site of an original hernia, a recurrent hernia can happen due to post-surgical conditions and lifestyle behaviors. Find out more in this week’s blog. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3TyATqb

TorF Answer Hernia Recurrence
TRUE: Finding a hernia surgeon in your area is as easy as 1, 2, 3 with Hernia Info! 1. Visit HerniaInfo.com 2. Click “Surgeon Locator” at the top 3. Enter your Zip Code Find a local hernia surgeon today. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3TgnXVx

True or False
T or F Answer: FALSE: A hernia will not repair itself — surgery is required to repair a hernia. Learn more about the repair options you have as a patient on Hernia Info. Learn More: https://bit.ly/3S3OLrs

True/False - 10/13/23
TRUE. Openings in the abdominal wall are common in babies, and typically close before or right after birth. However, hernias in babies and children usually develop when these openings do not close, allowing the intestines or other organs to push through the openings. ¹ Learn More: https://bit.ly/45g11IN

FAQ Friday
TRUE. Most patients will be able to go home a few hours after surgery and can return back to their normal routine (minus strenuous exercise and heavy lifting), in a few days. ¹ 1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17967-hernia-repair-surgery Learn More: https://bit.ly/48fLg7u

FALSE. A hernia cannot heal on its own. Surgery is required to repair a hernia. Check out our blog and visit HerniaInfo.com to find out more. Learn More: https://bit.ly/45BQNTB