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How do doctors treat internal hernias?

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Depends: Internal hernias that are not symptomatic may not be treated at all. Symptoms such as intractable vomiting, abdominal distention and pain may warrant an operation.

Answered 5/22/2015

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