Although you can’t prevent genetic risk factors, it’s possible to reduce your risk of occurrence or the severity of abdominal hernias. Follow these tips:
Maintain a healthy weight.
Eat a high-fiber diet.
Quit smoking cigarettes.
Avoid heavy lifting.
Early surgical treatment can help cure inguinal hernias. However, there’s always the slight risk of recurrence and complications. These can include infection after surgery or poor surgical wound healing. Call your doctor if you experience new symptoms or if side effects occur after treatment.