Inguinal hernia primary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]
Overview
There are no established measures for the primary prevention of [disease name].
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There are no available vaccines against [disease name].
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Effective measures for the primary prevention of [disease name] include [measure1], [measure2], and [measure3].
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[Vaccine name] vaccine is recommended for [patient population] to prevent [disease name]. Other primary prevention strategies include [strategy 1], [strategy 2], and [strategy 3].
Primary Prevention
- Effective measures for the primary prevention of inguinal hernia include:[1][2]
- Avoid becoming overweight
- Avoid rapid weight loss
- Stop smoking
- Avoid constipation and straining during bowel movements and urination
- Use good body mechanics when you lift heavy objects
References
- ↑ Lichtenstein IL, Shulman AG, Amid PK (1993). "The cause, prevention, and treatment of recurrent groin hernia". Surg. Clin. North Am. 73 (3): 529–44. PMID 8497801.
- ↑ Gaines RD (1978). "Complications of groin hernia repair: their prevention and management". J Natl Med Assoc. 70 (3): 195–8. PMC 2537082. PMID 691083.