Inguinal Hernia when Pregnant

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    • 05/27/2014 at 9:30 pm #10624
      Geraldine75
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      I am curious if bedrest helps an inguinal hernia when pregnant?

    • 06/11/2014 at 12:02 am #12303
      drtowfigh
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      Inguinal Hernia when Pregnant

      Not necessarily.

      Bed rest helps all inguinal hernias when they are very symptomatic. I.e., laying flat helps relieve inguinal hernia-related pain.

      However, it is not recommended that you have bed rest during your pregnancy to prevent hernia-related pain.

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