CRMC encourages people to know symptoms and seek care early for hernias

CRMC encourages people to know symptoms and seek care early for hernias

CROSBY — June is recognized as National Hernia Awareness Month, highlighting a common yet often overlooked condition that affects millions of Americans each year, and general surgeons at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center encourage individuals to understand the symptoms of hernias and seek care early to avoid complications. A hernia occurs when tissue, or an organ, pushes through a weakened area of muscle, most often in the abdomen or groin. While s…