Question 1

which doctors/hospitals in san francisco bay area perform most hiatal hernia surgeries? is laparoscopic best for 83 yr women-stomach is protruding

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Yes: I am not familiar with the hospitals/doctors in the bay area. However, i can comment on then 2nd part of your question. Yes, if there are no other contraindications laparoscopy or even robotic surgery is better than open surgery especially for hiatal hernia in an 83 year old. Quicker recovery, shorter hospital stay, less pain, less risk of infection.

Question 2

which foods do doctors think are best to eat it you have a hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Whatever works: Generally, only large hiatal hernias called paraesophageal hernias cause problems eating. It is usually a problem with all solid food however, so if you find something that works, stick with it. Surgical repair is the only option for a resolution. Small hiatal hernias do not have any special dietary requirements, and usually do not require an operation.

Question 3

could doctors perform surgery on multiple disc hernias?

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Yes possible: Spine surgeons will perform multiple discs usually if they are in sequence, and stabilize the spine with hardware. Take the opinion from your surgeon.

Question 4

can really good doctors perform surgery on multiple disc hernias?

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Yes: If they are in right places you can even do it through one inscion you can get to L3 to s1through one inscion fairly regularly  multiple level spine surgical outcomes aren't as good as one level disease this should not be back ache disk bulges treatment option.

Question 5

at what age do doctors perform surgery for hernias in children? how soon can doctors perform the surgery to correct a hernia?

Accepted Answer

Children : Children with a hernia can fix it at any age as long as the child is healthy. It is very important to specify what kind of hernia is being discussed. Some hernia at the umbilicus (belly button) will close on their own and usually do not need to be fixed but some do. Most groin or inguinal hernias need to be fixed and surgery usually is performed at any age it is discovered and when the child is healthy enough to undergo surgery. Rarely it is performed in an emergency situation.

Question 6

what are the best diaphragmatic hernia hospitals and doctors in the usa?

Accepted Answer

Childrens hospital: The best hospitals are childrens hospitals with board-certified pediatric surgeons and pediatric anesthesia. Check the experience of the nicu. Most know their success rates with the treatment of diaphragmatic hernia.

Question 7

hello and best wishes to all perfect doctors here. my question is: i had a paraumbilicial hernia surgery 1 months ago and i'm doing powerlifting. can i lift as old days and can i work out my core as old days. plank, deadlift squat.how theese effects?

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: The only Dr who can answer this best is the one who did the surgery. they can tell you how many folks like u they have operated using the technique they used on who then do weight lifting like you describe and had to have another operation.

Question 8

i am retired military, i have had two umbilical hernia surgeries and i still have some pertruding when i stress sometimes. also two different military doctors performed each surgery but in the
second surgery i woke up with oxygen tubes in my nose and pads

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. Thank you for your military service. Don't know if you get your care from naval hospital jacksonville, vamc or tricare network, but you need to be reevaluated to determine if this is still a herniation.

Question 9

a doctor diagnosed me with hiatal hernia which causes my acid reflux.  what treatment do u think is best, long term ppi or fundoplication?

Accepted Answer

Best treatment: The best long term treatment for you is to change your lifestyle. Eat healthy and exercise regularly the surgery is not the best and the ppi were never meant to be used long term. The best help is to change to a healthy lifestyle

Question 10

whenever i ejaculate i feel pain at surgical side of hernia repair. a doctor told me this is due to scar tissue. what is the best treatment for it?

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Here are some ...: Your described post-surgical pain profile at ejaculation is very intriguing and needs a surgeon who is willing to extend and expand personal thinking of how to manage such pain. The following is how I have and would done with no guaranty: more detailed Hx, physicals, trying alpha-blockers (off-label use), diagnostic &amp; therapeutic nerve block, and last with surgical exploration/neurectomy/others.

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Could doctors perform surgery on multiple disc hernias?

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Can really good doctors perform surgery on multiple disc hernias?

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At what age do doctors perform surgery for hernias in children? how soon can doctors perform the surgery to correct a hernia?

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What are the best diaphragmatic hernia hospitals and doctors in the usa?

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Hello and best wishes to all perfect doctors here. my question is: i had a paraumbilicial hernia surgery 1 months ago and i'm doing powerlifting. can i lift as old days and can i work out my core as old days. plank, deadlift squat.how theese effects?

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I am retired military, i have had two umbilical hernia surgeries and i still have some pertruding when i stress sometimes. also two different military doctors performed each surgery but in the second surgery i woke up with oxygen tubes in my nose and pads

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A doctor diagnosed me with hiatal hernia which causes my acid reflux. what treatment do u think is best, long term ppi or fundoplication?

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Whenever i ejaculate i feel pain at surgical side of hernia repair. a doctor told me this is due to scar tissue. what is the best treatment for it?

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