Mr Brendan McIlroy
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Many hernias won’t cause immediate pain or problems, but they can present a real risk if left untreated. Here’s how to spot a hernia and what to do next.
Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024
Published: Monday 14 March 2016
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The human body isn’t perfect and developing a hernia is often caused by things you can't control. Here are four things you can.
Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019
Published: Monday 14 March 2016