Monthly Archives: January 2021

Inguinal hernias. What to do?

Inguinal hernias. What to do? Just in the US 1.6 million groin hernias are diagnosed every year.  The lifetime prevalence of groin hernias is higher in men (27%!) compared to women at 3%. Most of the time hernias are only … Continue reading

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Do you have night sweats?

Do you have night sweats? Night sweats are a nonspecific symptom that could be from many, diverse causes. Night sweats occur more often in the middle-aged and older patients.  Sweating decreases the body’s core temperature and is controlled by complex … Continue reading

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