Talk to your doctor before using any alternative treatment option. Exercises like tai chi may help with some forms of pain management, but are generally not recommended for people with hernias; any exercise program should be cleared with your doctor. Although an abdominal hernia can be reducible, do not try to push or tape your hernia down. Taping or using bandages increases the risk of infection, incarceration, and strangulation. Sometimes hernias will heal on their own, but most will require surgery to fix them permanently. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a hernia belt (truss) prior to surgery.
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There are two main benefits to having a hernia surgery. One, hernias are usually symptomatic, so by repairing them, you get rid of the pain or other symptoms. The other benefit is that by having a hernia surgery, you're preventing future problems with strangulation or obstruction that would necessitate emergency surgery to repair.
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Oak Hill Hospital answeredSee All 2 AnswersWeek by week, limitations after hernia surgery decrease. However, stretching and lifting should be avoided.
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TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center answeredSurgery to repair a hernia is focused on returning the contents that have pushed into the hernia back to their normal location and then closing the hole. Commonly, a piece of mesh is used to reinforce the closure. Medical studies have shown that using mesh is safe and it helps to lower the risk for the hernia coming back. The type of procedure used to repair a hernia can be open surgery as well as laparoscopic or robotic surgery. Your surgeon will talk with you about what is the best way to fix your hernia.
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Southern Hills Hospital answeredHernias in babies are generally left alone at first, but hernias don't repair themselves and must be treated ultimately.
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If I do an open hernia repair on someone, I’ll usually tell them they can get back to full, normal activities by about four to six weeks. If I do it laparoscopically, I give a recovery time of two to four weeks before you should be completely back to your normal activities.
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MountainView Hospital answeredThe surgical treatment for hiatal hernia is a minimally invasive procedure that fixes the hole in the diaphragm.
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You will notice improvements in heartburn symptoms immediately after hiatal hernia surgery, though patients must still watch their diets.
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Keep up the same habits after hiatal hernia surgery as before. Three to six months is a good time period for this.
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Blake Medical Center answeredSee All 2 AnswersSurgery for a hernia is really up to the patient. If it interrupts your quality of life, you should ask about a repair.