Review, a hernia, which laymen calls a rupture, is crippling more men today than any other physical infirmity with the exception of heart disease and arthritis. About 400,000 hernia operation are performed annually in the U.S.A alone, making it second, by way of operations, to the removal of tonsils and adenoids.

1. A hernia in the groin and is caused mainly by lifting heavy things. A sac of tissue comes out of the cavities in the body in the region of the groin. This sac can easily be pouched by an operation or wearing a truss.

2. On rare occasions when the sac cannot be pushed back this leads to a serious condition and necessities an immediate operation: this is called a strangulated hernia.

3. It is estimated that four million Americans are walking with hernia untreated. Many of them wear trusses,but trusses seldom fit and an operation is normally far better than wearing a Truss.

4. Three out of four cases occur in men. Women do not normally get hernia. Most cases of hernias can be cured by an operation. One should not delay an operation;the younger one is,the easier and more successful is the operation.

HOW TO PREVENT HERNIA

1. The best way of preventing hernia is to do plenty of exercise for strengthening the abdomen -such as lying flat on one's back and raising one's legs, without bending the knee, about a foot. Doing this exercise about 20 times a day will strengthen the abdominal muscles and may eliminate the need of an operation or any possible trouble with hernia together.

2. The other possible to remember is to try not to lift heavy weights, especially after a certain age.

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