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WHAT WILL HAPPEN 2 ME IF I DONT GET MEDICAL HELP 4 HERNIA?

My hernia is pain pain full about size of baseball . whats the worst thing that could happen if i dont get medical help ?
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replied February 6th, 2010
A loop of intestine could become obstructed or strangulated, both of which are potentially life-threatening complications of hernias.


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