What Is a Hernia and How Can You Treat It? with Dr. Mark Sherman | San Diego Health

Although hernias are associated with sports injuries and overexertion, they can occur for various reasons - the primary factor being sudden sustained effort. Dr. Mark Sherman, a minimally invasive robotic surgery specialist at Scripps Memorial Hospital, explains what hernias are and how they can be treated. Learn more: http://www.scripps.org/7306yt

0:36 - What is a hernia?
1:02 - Can you get a hernia in the groin area?
1:57 - Often, when people see a lump on their body they assume it is something worse; what is the lump exactly?
2:14 - What causes a hernia?
2:58 - What are the additional causes of a hernia?
3:28 - Are hernias painful?
3:52 - Who is at risk for developing a hernia?
4:24 - What is the best treatment for a hernia?
4:47 - Can a hernia be healed without surgery?
5:16 - Can you explain minimally invasive robotic surgery treatment for hernias?
6:06 - How long is the recovery time for a hernia after the minimally invasive robotic surgical procedure?
6:44 - How quickly can you resume everyday activities after hernia surgery?
7:18 - Are hernias recurrent?
7:55 - Final thoughts