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Does Running Hurt Or Cause Damage To The Hernia?
OK I LIKE TO RUN NOT JOG I AM 63 AND HAVE A HERNIA OF A LARGE SPOON SIZE WHEN IS PROTRUDES DOES RUNNING HURT OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE HERNIA I AM IN GOOD SHAPE 145 POUNDS 5'8" AND VERY ACTIVE SOME DAYS I RUN 8 TO 10 MILES I RUN 3 OR 4 TIMES A WEEK
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
hernia can be affected after excessive exercise. strangulation can be the consequence . avoid heavy exercise and visit surgeon for removal of hernia
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