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    What happens if I leave my hernia untreated?

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    Dr Shekhar Sharma

    Colorectal Surgeon (Bowel), General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon

    As a general surgeon with 20+ years of experience, I strongly believe in “ethical & quality care”. I offer all general surgical services (e.g. scopes, … View Profile

    If left untreated:

    • Small asymptomatic hernias might remain stable for some time but could grow larger over time due to increased abdominal pressure from activities like heavy lifting or chronic coughing.

    • Larger untreated hernias pose risks such as incarceration (tissue getting stuck) or strangulation (cutting off blood supply), which can lead to severe pain, bowel obstruction, necrosis (tissue death), and life-threatening infections like peritonitis if not treated promptly via emergency surgery.

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