3 Ways Dr. Shirin Towfigh Uses Technology to Diagnose Hernia

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As the only surgeon in the Western U.S. specializing in treating abdominal hernias, Dr. Shirin Towfigh has only been getting busier. It's not hard to see why. With obesity on the rise, abdominal issues like hernias have also been on the increase. Yet, while most people are familiar with hernias, there is still much that is unknown about the condition, in which a hole forms in muscle or fascia, often allowing organs fatty tissue and intestines to push through. For instance, many medical professionals have experienced significant difficulty detecting hernia symptoms in women, due in large part to the complexities of female anatomy.

That's why it's essential for both women and men to undergo hernia treatment in Los Angeles by a skilled surgeon and hernia expert who uses the most effective, cutting-edge technology to diagnose hernias such as Dr. Shirin Towfigh. At the Beverly Hills Hernia Center, the acclaimed Dr. Towfigh utilizes the following state-of-the-art methods to detect hernia in her patients:

1. MRI – An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine uses a magnetic field to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Effective MRI treatment is one of the best methods for hernia specialists to confirm or exclude a hernia diagnosis. During the procedure, patients are asked to lie down on a moveable table that slides into the opening of a tube. The procedure is painless – the magnetic field or radio waves cannot be felt – however, an MRI for hernia detection can last up to an hour or more, so be sure to let Dr. Towfigh know if you're concerned about claustrophobia or other issues.
2. Ultrasound – Ultrasound can be used to check for hernias and allows a specialist like Dr. Towfigh to pinpoint both the size and location of a hole in a patient's muscle. The ultrasound can be particularly useful in cases where the hernia may be more internal, and therefore all but hidden from the naked eye. Like MRI, ultrasound is a non-invasive detection method; instead of a magnetic field and radio waves, though, with this technique sound waves are used to create a picture of the inside of the body.
3. CT Scan – A CT (computed tomography) Scan, or CAT scan, a large donut-shaped X-ray machine or scanner, will take X-ray images at different angles around the body. These are then processed by a computer to produce cross-sectional pictures of the body.

The earlier a hernia is detected, the greater the opportunity Dr. Towfigh will have to treat the hernia before it can lead to more severe – or even life-threatening – complications. However, to benefit from the expertise and knowledge of a true expert, you'll need to make an appointment at Beverly Hills Hernia Center.  Please don't hesitate to contact her treatment team at 310-358-5020 if you're experiencing any abdominal issue. You can also learn more about her leading edge approach to hernia treatment via her website at www.BeverlyHillsHerniaCenter.com.

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