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Do lots of people get groin hernia, or is it unusual?
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Very common : This is a very common problem.
Answered 2/23/2012
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Very common: Very easy to surgically correct.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Yes: It is one of the most common operations performed in the US, for hernia repair surgery.
Answered 12/15/2014
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