Inguinal Hernia

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Surgery is the only effective medical treatment and cure for inguinal hernia. Talk with your health professional before wearing a corset or truss for a hernia. These devices are not recommended for treating hernias and sometimes can do more harm than good.


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Author: Monica RhodesLast Updated: May 16, 2007
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology

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