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I underwent a incomplete indirect ingenuial hernia, is having sex a cause i?
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NO : Not related inguinal hernia could be congenital as seen in children , or acquired due to abdominal wall weakness , as in your case.
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: Having sex does not cause hernias, and post hernia repair activity should be done as tolerated by pain Hope this helps!
Answered 5/20/2015
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