Plastic products continue to be the most prevalent means of repairing a hernia through the use of mesh. Nearly a million hernias every year in this country are fixed by using plastic meshes and tens of thousands of patients suffer from side effects from this medical device. While side effects […]
In a move that has sparked some controversy, it was discovered that Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky will be seeking treatment for a hernia across the border in Canada. The news emerged in a civil suit that is currently pending in court as Paul is seeking reimbursement for the procedure […]
Hernia mesh has proven to be dangerous on a number of fronts. In addition to allergic reactions that patients could have and shifting of the hernia mesh, the composition and makeup of the mesh can cause poisoning. Specifically, the mesh can cause bacteria to enter the blood. The presence of […]
Hernia mesh has changed the way the surgical procedure is conducted. While, in the past, hernias had been complicated procedures that involved a hospital stay, now they can be done without an overnight stay in the hospital due to the manner in which the mesh can cover the hole that […]
When patients undergo an operation to repair a hernia, oftentimes doctors will insert mesh in order to assist with fixing the weakness. This mesh is stitched in as a means of repair. However, this mesh is a foreign substance that is being implanted into the body. In some instances, patients’ […]
Hernias are difficult to deal with due in large part to the significant amounts of pain and discomfort they bring to people. As noted by the FDA, “Anything that causes an increase in abdominal pressure can cause a hernia, including obesity, lifting heavy objects, diarrhea or constipation, or persistent coughing or […]
Hernias are caused by the protrusion of organ or fatty tissue through a weak point in the fascia. Fascia is the muscular and connective tissue that surrounds organs and other tissues. Anyone can experience a hernia, though men and older people are more at risk. ” A hernia is the […]
This hernia mesh post was written primarily to address hernia mesh failure symptoms. Hernias occur when organ or fatty tissue is pushed through a weak layer of fascia or muscle, causing painful and sometimes dangerous protrusions. This is usually a result of pressure or strain internally toward a weaker outer […]