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Hi... I just found out I have an Inguinal Hernia. It doesn't hurt. This is my triathlon season and I have a race this weekend. Is it still OK for me to do the race? I know with hernia's you shouldn't lift heavy objects, but is swimming, biking and running a concern?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Hernia is an outpouching from the normal containment of the organ, contains internal organs in some cases, has a neck and if small can cause obstruction and such problems. Hence I would advise you not to do anything that increases intra-abdominal straining. So no running a race. Take rest. Consult your General Surgeon for examination, evaluation, preoperative preparation and getting an appointment for surgery.
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Can One With Inguinal Hernia Run A Race?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood your concerns. Hernia is an outpouching from the normal containment of the organ, contains internal organs in some cases, has a neck and if small can cause obstruction and such problems. Hence I would advise you not to do anything that increases intra-abdominal straining. So no running a race. Take rest. Consult your General Surgeon for examination, evaluation, preoperative preparation and getting an appointment for surgery.