Hernias don’t always have symptoms but can include pain or tenderness in the groin, swelling or bulging in the abdomen, or a feeling of heaviness or pressure in the abdomen or pelvis. If any of these signs are present, schedule a time.
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Hernias are far more common than most people realize.
One in four men and one in 25 women will develop a hernia in their lifetime — but many go undiagnosed until they cause pain or complications, according to a release.
To help Southeast Valley residents catch issues early, HonorHealth is offering free hernia screenings 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 9, at its East Mesa location — HonorHealth General Surgery – East Mesa, 10238 E. Hampton Ave. Suite 301C in Mesa.
The screening takes 15 minutes and is conducted by a qualified health care professional through a quick, noninvasive physical exam. Attendees will receive immediate results and personalized recommendations, the release states.
Hernias can affect anyone, but you may be at higher risk if you:
Perform physical labor or heavy lifting
Have had prior abdominal surgery
Suffer from chronic coughing
Have a family history of hernias
Hernias don’t always have symptoms but can include pain or tenderness in the groin, swelling or bulging in the abdomen, or a feeling of heaviness or pressure in the abdomen or pelvis. If any of these signs are present, schedule a time.
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