Monsoon Precautions for Patients with Existing Hernias

The monsoon season brings much-needed relief from the summer heat in Chennai, but for people with hernias, it can also bring discomfort and health concerns. Fluctuating weather, increased infections, and changes in daily routine during the rainy season can worsen hernia symptoms or delay necessary treatment. If you’re already living with a hernia, it’s important to be extra cautious. In this blog, Dr. S. Srivatsan Gurumurthy, a highly experienced hernia surgeon in Chennai with over 17 years of surgical expertise, shares essential precautions for hernia patients during the monsoon. He is a specialist in robotic and laparoscopic gastrointestinal and hernia surgeries, currently practicing at GEM Hospital, Chennai. Dr. Srivatsan is extensively trained in advanced techniques, including the Da Vinci robotic system, and holds qualifications such as MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DNB (GI Surgery), FMAS, and FMIAS. With a reputation for delivering personalized, minimally invasive hernia care, he is one of the most trusted names in robotic surgery in Tamil Nadu.