When To Call A Professional

Call your doctor right away if there is pain at the site of a hernia. This can be the first sign that a hernia is incarcerated or strangulated. See your doctor if you notice a new, painless lump or swelling in a location where hernias typically occur.

Prognosis

When surgery is used to repair hernias, the outlook is generally good. For example, of the more than 70,000 inguinal hernias repaired every year in the United States, less than 10% return after surgery.

Additional Info

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