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If i exercise everyday will it make my hernia get smaller?

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No: A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall through which intra abdominal contents can protrude and appear as a lump under the skin. Only a surgical procedure will close the hole. Unfortunately, exercise will not.

Dr Martinez agreed

Answered 2/3/2013

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