Women Suffering from a Hernia Have an Ally at the Beverly Hills Hernia Center

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Because of the complex nature of the malady, individuals who are suffering from hernias can benefit a great deal from the work of Dr. Towfigh – a foremost specialist in the field. Dr. Towfigh is renowned for providing effective, empathetic care at every stage of treatment, including providing thorough instructions after hernia surgery to help patients get back to their daily life as quickly and comfortably as possible. At the Beverly Hills Hernia Center, Dr. Towfigh works to treat hernias and help prevent hernia-related complications in her patients – including diagnosing hiatal hernia symptoms in women.

The issue of treating and diagnosing hiatal and inguinal hernia symptoms in women is a surprisingly complicated one. While it's true that more men are affected by hernias than women, this has actually led many medical professionals to misdiagnose hernias in women when they do arise. Worsening the issue, hernias in women are often more difficult to spot. Essentially, hernias are naturally occurring holes in the body that have grown too large, allowing internal organs and tissues to protrude.  In the female anatomy, these protuberances can easily become obscured, even when ultrasound is used.

Too often, this results in women suffering with hernias for needlessly long periods – increasing the chance of developing complications and painful symptoms. "On average, women go through four prior surgeries, and some a lot more than that, before the real cause of their pain is identified," says Los Altos gynecologist Deborah A. Metzger in The New York Times.

Fortunately, women suffering from hernias have a dedicated ally in Dr. Towfigh. "Women with young children can't bend over to pick them up. It affects their marriage because sex hurts too much, and it impairs their ability to work," says Dr. Towfigh.

The acclaimed hernia expert goes on to explain that is some cases, "the pain can be severe enough to cause a woman to pass out. It can be so extreme that women are given spinal injections and spinal simulators." The potential for pain and frustration brought about by a hernia can cause anxiety in any person, yet, when female and male patients visit the Beverly Hills Hernia Center, they are always put at ease  when they learn of the many accolades received by this nationally respected hernia specialist.

Dr. Towfigh holds leadership positions at multiple national surgical societies, including the American Hernia Society, the American College of Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. In fact, due to her commitment to using all technologies and surgical modalities available to treat hernias, Dr. Towfigh is often considered to be perhaps the most respected hernia specialist in the U.S.

If you or a family member, male or female, is experiencing the symptoms of a potential hernia, please contact Dr. Towfigh's hernia treatment team at 310-358-5020. You can also learn more about her leading edge approach to hernia treatment via her website at www.BeverlyHillsHerniaCenter.com.

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SOURCE Pars National