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Very likely inguinal hernia. small and no real pain, slight bulge and discomfort that comes and goes. are there any exercises or things to do at home to prevent or hold off surgery?
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Not really: There are really no exercises to prevent progression of this issue. Would meet with surgeon and discuss optimal time to proceed with correction.
Answered 10/24/2019
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