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Hello docs, is having a hernia a hereditary disease?
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Inguinal hernia: Inguinal hernia (groin hernia) is the most common type of hernia, and does have a hereditary association. Inguinal hernia in a close relative increases your risk for inguinal hernia. Umbilical hernia is the second most common type of hernia and is not associated with family history.
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