Inguinal hernia primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]

Effective measures for the primary prevention of inguinal hernia include avoid becoming overweight, avoid rapid weight loss, use good body mechanics meanwhile lifting heavy objects.

• Effective measures for the primary prevention of inguinal hernia include:^[1][2]
  • Avoid becoming overweight
  • Avoid rapid weight loss
  • Stop smoking
  • Avoid constipation and straining during bowel movements and urination
  • Use good body mechanics meanwhile lifting heavy objects

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