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How can i prevent groin hernia injuries?
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Stay slender: Groin hernias are not injuries. They are a result of an anatomic defect, or wear and tear over years. Therefore, there is really no way to prevent them, except for one thing: avoid excessive weight gain. Obese people have far more hernias then the rest of us.
Answered 9/21/2012
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Hernia?: If you mean how to prevent a groin hernia, you can't. Most groin hernias are congenital. They just get larger as you age. It is not something that you cause.
Answered 3/6/2015
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