How to Find a Hernia Specialist in Detroit

A hernia is a piece of organ or tissue matter that has broken through its biological restraints and is protruding into a body area in which it shouldn't be. Hernias may not only be painful, but can also pose a severe health risk. While many doctors can help treat a hernia, hernia specialists are the best choice to ensure a quick and successful treatment. Learn how to find the best hernia specialists in Detroit, Michigan, so you can make a fast road to recovery.

Instructions

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  Contact the Detroit Medical Center's surgery hospital, southern Michigan and Detroit's largest hospital and medical center. The hospital has more than 100 health specialists, many focusing on hernias and laparoscopic surgery, a minimally invasive operation commonly used when treating hernias. The surgery hospital can be contacted online or at [phone].You must first speak a hospital representatives to schedule a physical examination and appointment. Afterward, a doctor specializing in hernias will be assigned to you.

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  Consult a naturopath. Naturopathic physicians focus on natural, noninvasive methods of treatment as well as lifestyle changes that may prevent hernias and assist in their relief. For example, a naturopath may prescribe an herbal remedy for pain rather than conventional pain medications, or suggest dietary changes that may help prevent hernias. Individuals may choose a naturopath for a variety of reasons, including a preference for plant-based products or a fear of invasive surgery procedures. Select a physician by contacting the Michigan Association of Naturopathic Physicans either online or by calling toll-free [phone]. The association's members are licensed and registered with the state of Michigan, and many focus on treating hormone imbalances that may contribute to increased hernia risks.

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  Schedule an appointment at the Children's Hospital of Michigan if you are caring for a child with a hernia. While most specialists can treat hernias in patients of all ages, the pediatric specialists at this hospital may be better suited for treating small children. The hospital's specialists have experience treating hernias in infants, including inguinal hernias and umbilical hernias. Schedule an appointment online or by calling [phone].

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  Consult the St. John hospital network by calling toll-free (866) 501-DOCS. This network is Michigan's largest not-for-profit Catholic health care provider, and it operates seven hospitals in and around the Detroit area. The St. John Hospital in downtown Detroit, the St. John hospital in Macomb-Oakland, and Providence Hospital and Providence Park Hospital all focus on minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of hernias.