That Abdominal Pain May Just Be a Hernia

Hernias vary in type, location and cause. But whatever type itis, a hernia can be nothing more than a vague pain in your groin to a severe, potentially dangerous pain in the belly. The sort of person likely to get a hernia is not necessarily the one who lifts a heavy weight badly. A hernia is just as likely to occur during exercise, coughing, straining on the toilet or even as a result of having a lively sex life. Learn More About This Common Injury in Men and What is Done To Fix Them

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