A hernia truss is a medical belt that can be worn to support a hernia. A truss is also known as a hernia belt. A doctor may prescribe a hernia truss to be worn for a short-period of time before hernia surgery. There are different styles of trusses and many resemble a supportive brief. The truss is worn under the clothing. The truss applies pressure to the abdomen opening to prevent a reducible hernia from sliding out the hernia opening. A truss must be properly fitted and worn for it to be effective. Although a truss can be purchased over-the-counter, it's recommended that it be prescribed and fitted by a doctor. Wearing a truss is not an alternative treatment to surgery.
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