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.
Hernia Treatment
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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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TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center answeredSee All 2 AnswersLimitations after hernia surgery are necessary to allow for healing and prevent complications. The most common limitations are lifting restrictions. Often this is less than five to 10 pounds to prevent overstressing the hernia repair. In addition, activities that increase the amount of pressure within the abdomen such as straining, bending and coughing should be limited. Talk with your surgeon if you have problems with constipation, difficulty urinating, cough or other concerns. You may also need to discuss with your employer if you can return to work with these activity limitations. Often returning to work with light-duty restrictions is allowed.
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Surgery 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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Good Samaritan Hospital answeredSee All 2 AnswersTraditional hernia surgery recovery is one week with pain medications and four to six weeks of no heavy lifting.
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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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See All 3 AnswersA hernia is something that has pushed through something else, and sometimes that requires surgery to repair. Not all hernias need surgery or even fixing; however, you can have a hernia around your belly button, in your groin or up around your stomach (hiatal hernia). If a hernia is causing a blockage, or pain or other symptoms, then surgery may be an option.
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