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A member asked:
Are people who are obese more likely to develop hernias?
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Hernia: If a person is obese, his chances of developing a hernia or significantly greater then someone who is not.. However anyone can develop a hernia, living heavy objects, coughing, genetics, and some disease states.
Answered 12/18/2014
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Incisional hernias : Yes , obese will have higher incidence of incisional hernias , other hernias inguinal etc you expect more in ovse , bur incidence appear to be about same
Answered 9/14/2013
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