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I'm 25 weeks pregnant and was told i have an inguinal hernia. how common is it for it to strangulate. what symptoms should i look for?

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Observation only now: Inguinal hernia is very common in both sexes , possible to get incarcerated in neglected ones. Until you deliver you can hold off surgery , fortunately gravid uterus pushes the guts away and less chance of getting incarcirated , but need constant observation till you deliver .Speak to your OB doctor for more instructions

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Answered 4/2/2015

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