home treatment will not cure an inguinal hernia. certain changes in exercise weight and personal habits may help to prevent some hernias. lifestyle changes also may prevent hernias from coming back after you have had surgery to repair a hernia. talk with your doctor before wearing a corset or truss for a hernia. these devices are not recommended for treating hernias and sometimes can do more harm than good. there may be certain situations when your doctor thinks a truss would work but these are rare. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
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