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Fast Facts:
- Also known as an Enterocele
- 5 million Americans develop hernias annually
- 700,000 need surgery to repair hernias annually
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Hernia, please consult your doctor.
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Hernia Questions
Have you ever had a belly button or umbilical hernia? 1 AnswerI personally have never had one but I have known a few people who have. The "repair" surgery (forgive me for forgetting the technical term) was an outpatient d... read more
How long does it take to fully recover from umbilical hernia surgery? 2 AnswersFrom the experience i had from getting an Inguinal Hernia, recovery depends on many factors. Fully recover also means different things to different people. I wa... read more
Can I give myself a hernia by doing too many crunches or by doing them wrong? 2 AnswersIt would seem so, but largely from using rubberband or roller machines: Delphi 10-10-2001, 08:02 PM I've had two patients develop recurrences of umbilical ... read more
i have a pain in my chest that feels like a balloon being blown up to the max and i feel it all the through to my back, I have acid reflux, 4 AnswersWell, Doctors are Doctors... and I'm not one. Your Doc likely tried to make a diagnosis and at least he/she was honest and told he/she couldn't figure it out. ... read more



