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I have a ventral hernia but my doctor said not to get surgery. should i worry?
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Not necessarily: Hernias are fairly common. It depends on the size and location of the hernia and your overall health, weight, diabetes, heart conditions. It depends if you had already had surgery at the same site. Hernias can be observed if small or not causing symptoms. You can also get a second opinion from another doctor.
Answered 11/26/2013
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