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A member asked:
Do all inguinal hernias require surgery? i have a very mild case but i do feel some pain.
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Yes: Hernias do not heal on their own. Not everyone has a surgery right away, but it is recommended that all inguinal hernias are fixed by surgery.
Answered 2/9/2017
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