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Inguinal hernia primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
- 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
References
References
- ↑ Lichtenstein IL, Shulman AG, Amid PK (1993). “The cause, prevention, and treatment of recurrent groin hernia”. Surg. Clin. North Am. 73 (3): 529–44. PMID 8497801.
- ↑ Gaines RD (1978). “Complications of groin hernia repair: their prevention and management”. J Natl Med Assoc. 70 (3): 195–8. PMC 2537082. PMID 691083.
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