• male
• 50 Years
• 01/04/2021

What happens if a hernia is left untreated?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 1+ Yrs

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if left untreated, they usually get bigger and more painful, and can cause serious health risks in some cases.

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