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I have inguinal hernia. is it true that i shouldn't do exercises that involves jumping like skipping or jumping jacks?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Avoid strenuous acti: Avoid any strenuous activity, lifting, exercising... It is possible for bowel to fall into the inguinal hernia and strangulate. Inguinal hernias need to be surgically repaired. See you surgeon.

Answered 3/2/2014

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May be: As those acts may cause complications in large hernia , really what you must do is get it repaired , is simple out patient procedure , then you can do all , speak to your parents at17 you need their consent also.

Answered 10/27/2020

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