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Will anti-inflamatory help a hernia?
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Not if it is: A real hernia, which is a mechanical or anatomic defect, an actual hole. If it is a muscle strain, which could be a precursor to a hernia, anti inflammatory drugs will help relieve the pain.
Answered 6/11/2013
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