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Can i exercise with a unilaterl inguinal hernia?

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Yes, but it might : Cause pain or lead to incarceration. Definitive solution is surgical repair, after which you can resume your exercise program. In the meantime, avoid any exercise that strains your abdominal muscles.

Answered 1/3/2019

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