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Sports Hernia Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Hernia Repair

Alternative Names

Herniorrhaphy

Expectations after surgery

Most hernias can be repaired with a simple operation with minimal risks to the patient.

Convalescence

Small children have no activity restrictions following routine hernia repair. Older children should avoid contact sports for at least 3 weeks. Getting hit where the wound is could cause the skin to open or it may disrupt the repair (less common).

Adults should avoid heavy lifting or strainin...

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Acid Reflux Causes

...trouble with swallowing (including getting food stuck in the esophagus). It occurs mostly in men.Hiatal HerniaThe hiatus is a small hole in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes into... Read more »

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...ankle sores that wont healJoint swellingPain or trouble walking after a fallEye injury or eye surgeryHerniaHip surgeryFifty percent of all people who begin a vigorous training regime drop out... Read more »

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...Societywww.acfas.org -- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeonswww.aapsm.org -- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicinewww.apta.org -- American Physical Therapy... Read more »

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...been other isolated reports of a higher risk for scoliosis in young athletes who engage vigorously in sports that put an uneven load on the spine. These include figure skating, dance, tennis,... Read more »

Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors

...for GERD, including older adults, women, alcohol and tobacco users, and patients with asthma, hiatal hernia, or obesity. One study reported that NSAIDs put people at risk for ulcers but not for... Read more »

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