A member asked:

I had a double sided inguinal hernia at the age of 5. i have been weightlifting for years but would like to start doing ab workouts. will i be safe?

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You ahould: be ok. Pediatric hernias are usually congenital abnormalities, which probably will not predispose you to developing an adult hernia, if original repair was successful.

Answered 2/5/2015

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