Treatment Options for Inguinal Hernia Horseheads NY
Every year between 600,000 and 700,000 inguinal hernia surgeries take place in the United States. Inguinal hernias are the most common types of hernia, and they can afflict anyone--from infants to seniors. However, men are more likely to get them than women, and African-Americans get inguinal hernias three times more than whites.
Donald L Dix
607-739-2417
1018 S. Main St.
Horseheads, NY
Donald L Dix
607-739-2417
1018 S. Main St.
Horseheads, NY 14845
Insurance
Medicare Accepted: No
Workmens Comp Accepted: No
Accepts Uninsured Patients: No
Emergency Care: No
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Charles J Hogan
607-796-9435
517 Gardner Rd.
Horseheads, NY
Charles J Hogan
607-796-9435
517 Gardner Rd.
Horseheads, NY 14845
Insurance
Medicare Accepted: No
Workmens Comp Accepted: No
Accepts Uninsured Patients: No
Emergency Care: No
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Sandra I Rubio MD
(607) 734-1581
200 Madison Ave
Elmira, NY
Sandra I Rubio MD
(607) 734-1581
200 Madison Ave
Elmira, NY 14901
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Internal Medicine
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Donna H Rodriguez
607-733-3235
460 E. Church St.
Elmira, NY
Donna H Rodriguez
607-733-3235
460 E. Church St.
Elmira, NY 14901
Insurance
Medicare Accepted: No
Workmens Comp Accepted: No
Accepts Uninsured Patients: No
Emergency Care: No
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James R Storms, III
607-936-4954
352 E. First St.
Corning, NY
James R Storms, III
607-936-4954
352 E. First St.
Corning, NY 14830
Insurance
Medicare Accepted: No
Workmens Comp Accepted: No
Accepts Uninsured Patients: No
Emergency Care: No
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Jeffrey M Patterson
607-796-2150
301 W. Broad St.
Horseheads, NY
Jeffrey M Patterson
607-796-2150
301 W. Broad St.
Horseheads, NY 14845
Insurance
Medicare Accepted: No
Workmens Comp Accepted: No
Accepts Uninsured Patients: No
Emergency Care: No
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Mohammad Parvez MD
(607) 737-4705
100 Washington St
Elmira, NY
Mohammad Parvez MD
(607) 737-4705
100 Washington St
Elmira, NY 14905
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Compassionate Companion Care
(607) 732-7310
1801 W Water St
Elmira, NY
Compassionate Companion Care
(607) 732-7310
1801 W Water St
Elmira, NY 14905
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Nathaniel B Callear
607-962-3387
75 W. Pulteney St.
Corning, NY
Nathaniel B Callear
607-962-3387
75 W. Pulteney St.
Corning, NY 14830
Insurance
Medicare Accepted: No
Workmens Comp Accepted: No
Accepts Uninsured Patients: No
Emergency Care: No
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Nicholas J Frankie
607-962-3387
83 W. Pultney St.
Corning, NY
Nicholas J Frankie
607-962-3387
83 W. Pultney St.
Corning, NY 14830
Insurance
Medicare Accepted: No
Workmens Comp Accepted: No
Accepts Uninsured Patients: No
Emergency Care: No
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Every year between 600,000 and 700,000 inguinal hernia surgeries take place in the United States. Inguinal hernias are the most common types of hernia, and they can afflict anyone--from infants to seniors. However, men are more likely to get them than women, and African-Americans get inguinal hernias three times more than whites.
What is an Inguinal Hernia?
An inguinal hernia is a bulge or protrusion that occurs in the groin or scrotum. This hernia occurs when part of an internal organ (usually the intestine) protrudes through a weakened part of the abdominal wall. If part of the organ becomes stuck inside the hernia, it's referred to as a "strangulated" hernia, which is particularly dangerous because blood supply is cut off.
Symptoms of an inguinal hernia include:
- a bulge in the groin
- pain and swelling in the scrotum
- pain or discomfort in your groin when you cough, bend over, lift objects, or exercise
- pressure or heaviness in your groin
If the hernia is strangulated or incarcerated, symptoms may include fever, increased heart rate, redness and extreme tenderness around the protrusion.
What Causes an Inguinal Hernia?
The most likely causes are a weakness in the abdominal muscles and strain from heavy lifting. But, in some cases the cause of an inguinal hernia is unknown. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), some factors can make you more prone to developing hernias, such as:..
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