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How common are hernias?
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Very common: Hernias are more common in males, one of the most frequent reasons for surgery in the us.
Answered 9/30/2012
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Very common: Hernias of the abdominal wall are very common. There are almost a million operations every year in the us alone. They are often underestimated and misunderstood by many patients and doctors. See a general surgeon fr a consultation, or go to the website for the american hernia society to learn more.
Answered 7/7/2019
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