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August 25, 2008, 3:28 pm
Flag as Inappropriate mandiees  

What makes it easier for men to get hernias than women? Are there any non-surgical treatments for a hernia?

I didn't know that it was easier for them. Maybe its something to do with how they are built, or pregnancy strengthening tummy or abdominal wall-I hadn't heard this.

You can get a hernia by lifting heavy objects incorrectly. Since men usually do the lifting I guess they get hernias more than women. And I don't think that pregnancy strengthens the walls of the stomach.

I don't think that there is anything other than surgery to fix these once you get them.

I agree with skatss on the explanation on why men get them more often.