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My husband 57 is having Epigastric Hernia for which surgery has been advised. please suggest how I can avoid surgery thru some medication. thanks.
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No, surgery is the only treatment for epigastric hernia, you can use abdominal binder for the time being, avoid weight lifting, straining which can increase the size of hernia.
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