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Please tell me how long it takes for to heal after a hernia is removed?

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Dr. Daniel Para answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Depends: Technically, hernias are repaired, not removed. Depending on the size of the hernia, the location, and the type of repair performed, use of mesh, etc., healing takes anywhere from 2-6 weeks, generally.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/6/2018

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