Inguinal Hernia

Boise

Inguinal Hernia

If you're a resident of Boise, Meridian, Nampa, or the surrounding Treasure Valley and experiencing discomfort or swelling in your groin area, relief is within reach with the help of Dr. Gay. As an experienced doctor and surgeon who specializes in treating inguinal hernias, Dr. Gay leads our team of medical professionals in providing personalized treatment plans and expert care to find the best solution for your specific needs.

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What is an Inguinal Hernia?

An inguinal hernia occurs when tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles, causing a bulge or swelling in the groin area.

What are the signs of an Inguinal hernia?

The most common sign of an inguinal hernia is a bulge or swelling in the groin area that may or may not be accompanied by pain or discomfort. The lump may become more noticeable when coughing or straining.

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Does an Inguinal hernia require immediate medical attention?

While an inguinal hernia may not be an emergency, seeking medical attention is important. This is to prevent complications such as incarceration, where the tissue becomes trapped and unable to return to the abdominal cavity, or strangulation, where the blood supply to the trapped tissue is cut off.

What activities frequently cause an Inguinal hernia?

Activities that involve straining, such as heavy lifting or chronic constipation, can increase the risk of developing an inguinal hernia. Men are more likely than women to develop an inguinal hernia, and it's more common in older adults.

What Treatment is Recommended to Repair an Inguinal Hernia?

Are there any non-surgical treatments that can fix an Inguinal hernia?

There are no non-surgical treatments that can fix an inguinal hernia. While a truss or support garment may temporarily relieve discomfort, it will not address the underlying issue and may make the hernia worse over time.

What are the risks of leaving an Inguinal hernia untreated?

Leaving an inguinal hernia untreated can lead to complications such as incarceration or strangulation, which can cause tissue damage, infection, and even death in rare cases.

How is Surgery Performed for Inguinal Hernia Repair?

During an inguinal hernia repair surgery, the weakened abdominal wall is reinforced with a mesh or sutures to prevent the tissue from protruding through the opening. The surgery may be performed under local or general anesthesia and can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the approach used.

What are recovery tips that Dr. Gay will give his patients after hernia surgery?

After surgery, it's important to follow Dr. Gays' instructions for postoperative care, including avoiding heavy lifting, strenuous activity, and smoking and taking any prescribed pain medications or antibiotics as directed. You may also be advised to gradually increase your physical activity over time to prevent complications and promote healing.

Call to Schedule an Appointment with a Boise Surgeon Specializing in Hernia Repair

If you have symptoms of a hernia, and are interested in fully resorbable or absorbing mesh, consider scheduling a consultation with an experienced general surgeon. Dr. Daniel Gay has successfully performed hundreds of hernia repair surgeries, focusing on minimally invasive robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery. He offers individualized attention to all his patients while emphasizing health education. Submit a contact form or call (208) 321-4790 today to make an appointment!

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Mike Barth
Dr Gay did an excellent job and is the best combination of being very experienced yet treats you like a friend… made me confident with the process and everything turned out exactly as expected or even better! Highest of recommendations from me!
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Eric Lewis
Dr. Gay made me feel as comfortable as possible with the surgery and gave great examples of what to expect. He was very thorough in my post-surgery appointment with instructions moving forward. Highly recommend!!
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Shelley M Vaden
Went for a consultation since my surgeon passed a few years ago,and Dr Gay was recommended by my family physician Dr Hugh Sterling. Was friendly,and to the point for procedures for my condition.
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brandon chissus
Dr Gay is very personable and my hernia operation was a complete success. Thank you.
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Kathy Barnes
Very pleasant office staff and a top notch doctor. Surgery went well and the recovery was easy. Highly recommend Dr.Gay
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Tamara Leininger
Absolutely one of the best doctors I have experienced. Surgery is never fun but Dr. Gay is so thorough, compassionate and skilled. I had a few things going on and am a bit of a complicated patient. Dr. Gay was very kind and really spent time with me going over things in detail. He got me fixed up and my recovery was great. Good Doctor makes for great recovery. Thank you Dr. Gay for just being awesome. 🤩
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Timo Alden
Very qualified and competent surgeon. Communicated well. And FYI he's a nice guy. I met face to face with him every time, not an assistant. I recommend him highly.
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Jen HenJones
Out of nowhere I developed a mass in my neck with unknown diagnosis due to how deep under the muscle of my neck/shoulders it was, we couldn't biopsy ahead of time to see what we were dealing with. Dr. Gay was referred and he was great. He put me and my husband at ease about the process, the ease of it due to his experience and expertise and was able to get me in for surgery in under a month which was a relief as I was nervous about the unknown as it could have been a lump of fat to a malignant tumor. Dr. Gay made the process easy and left a minimal scar. Thankfully it was not worst case scenario and followup was easy. He checked in with lab results 3 days later and answered all questions. I highly recommend him to anyone
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