Epigastric Hernia
Epigastric Hernia occurs higher up, above the umbilicus, where there may be a weakness between the muscles on either side as they meet in the middle (called the linea alba, or white line), through which the abdominal contents can protrude. This is usually fatty tissue (the omentum) but it can be bowel. Surgery The aim […]
Umbilical Hernia: Everything You Need to Know
An umbilical hernia occurs when a portion of your abdominal contents (fatty tissue between organs or parts of organs) pushes through a weak spot near your belly button. It’s a common condition that can affect anyone, but it’s particularly prevalent among women during or after pregnancy, due to the increased strain on the abdominal area. […]
Inguinal Hernia
An Inguinal Hernia occurs when abdominal contents protrude through a hole in the muscles of the groin at the top of your inner thigh. The appendix can sometimes form part of a right sided hernia. Surgery The aim of the inguinal hernia repair is to close the hole to prevent the hernia. During your inguinal […]
Femoral Hernia
When you have a Femoral Hernia, there is a space (called the femoral canal) next to the main blood vessels in the groin through which the abdominal contents, usually fatty tissue or sometimes even bowel or your bladder, can protrude. This is wider in women and so femoral hernias are more common in women. Surgery […]
Hernia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
The word “hernia” is derived from Latin, and means “rupture”. While a hernia doesn’t indicate that an organ has itself ruptured or torn, it refers to how a hernia occurs; when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. Commonly affecting areas like the abdomen and […]
What is Osteitis pubis?
Osteitis pubis is a term given to lower abdominal and / or pelvis pain that can occur in athletes. It is an inflammation which is usually caused due to stress or overuse of the soft tissue and bone around the pubic symphysis. Typically, it causes pain towards the middle of the pelvis, at the front. […]
Understanding Gilmore’s Groin
What is Gilmore’s Groin? Gilmore’s Groin – so named as it was first recognised by 108 Harley Street’s own founder, the late Mr Jerry Gilmore – is also known as a sportsman’s hernia. It is a painful condition that affects the groin area, commonly experienced by athletes and active individuals. Unlike a traditional hernia, there […]
Chapter 5: Everybody Deserves a Second Chance in Life
Photo by Alex King on Unsplash It’s only the second day of Pepper’s dream job, and already it feels like an eternity. Pepper hardly slept a wink last night, her mind racing from reflecting on what was a nightmare first day, Pepper, reluctantly dragged her body out of bed at 5am, showered, cleaned her teeth, swigged down a […]
Chapter 4: When Seconds Feel Like A Lifetime
Pepper’s heart was pounding, she was waiting for Francie to pick up his phone. With every ring her mind waterfalled out of control, she wondered if she had messed everything up, her dreams, the perfect job opportunity? The phone rang out, Francie didn’t answer, she sank deeper into her chair. How will she tell the […]
70 is the new 40
We seem to live in a world where the accepted norm is that we should do less as we grow older. Increasing age is matched with decreasing activity levels and a mindset that somehow doing less will be better for us!!! The reality is that moving less as you grow older will not prevent or […]