Still Waiting for Your Hernia to Go Away? 5 Hernia Myths Debunked

If you’ve noticed a new lump in your abdomen that’s not just from a heavy meal, it could be a sign of something more serious. With more than one million hernia surgeries performed each year in the US alone, the condition is more common than you might think.

“Some types of hernia affect men more frequently than women, and vice versa,” said Artem Dyatlov, MD, general surgeon with Hartford HealthCare’s Medical Group in Bridgeport. “Certain medical conditions make hernia development more likely.”

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