What should i do if i have hernia?
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What kind of hernia do you have? There are many different kinds. Hiatal hernia's and inguinal hernias for example are very different, and have different treatments. As always make an appointment to see your physician. I don't know what sort you have, but if you are in any serious pain go sooner rather than later. Some herniations are more dangerous than others. Get checked out.\n\nEDIT: Well if you haven't been examined by a physician, I suggest this first of course. Surgical repair may or may not be an option for you, this depends on a number of reasons, that I will not go in to. Your best source of info is from the surgeon who evaluated  your hernia.
256851
Yes it sounds like you could have an adominial hernia, that could get strangulated if you do not get treatment for it.  Once it is strangulated, the blood supply to the piece of gut, that is protruding, will be cut off causing severe problems
252452
Well you can't do anything to treat the hiatal hernia on your own. Since you already know to go to the doctor (by the way how do you know you have a hiatal hernia?), you are probably interested in decreasing some of the symptoms related to reflux. \n\nLosing weight (if overweight but you can't do that in a weekend obviously), avoiding alcohol, chocolate, citrus juice, and tomato-based products and avoiding large meals in general. Wait 3 hours after a meal before lying down and elevate the head of the bed 8 inches when you do.\n\nCan't give you info for pharmacologic therapy (not a good idea online). But if you are really hurting, I suggest calling your physician.
166584
you could have a possible hiatal hernia which causes acid reflux ie heartburn
1043896
Think of your brain as another muscle, if you overexercise  a muscle you can land yourself a hernia or worse, distrophy.  Same in the brain, you need to rest it as well, otherwise you're just asking for a stroke or something.
395228
I think you mean a "hernia", is that right?  It's a tear in the fascia of the body which causes muscle or intestine to bulge out.  It's very uncomfortable and would be more pronounced if you do sit-ups.  It's not dangerous, but very annoying. \n\nThe only cure for this is a simple operation.  Hope that helped, dear.
248183
This is dependent on what is strangulated. A hernia is typically a breech in a muscle wall. It can be the abdomen or the diaphram. In either case, it has to be carefully evalutated by a specialist. If a bowel is strangulated by the abdominal wall, there is a better than average chance that it will necrotize and initiate gagrene, leading to sepsis and death. If the esophogus is strangulated by the diaphram, the person will experience difficulty eating, digesting, even vomiting when it is necessary. Time is not on your side in either case.
35839
Ask the doctor for more info.  Sounds like a hernia.
297091
My husband had two hernias one was in his stomach (they went threw his belly button) That makes me queazy just thinking about it,the other hernia was located "down there".Now i know that makes you queazy.He had both of them operated on now next Monday we are off to the doctor's again,cuz after 2 years he has hernias again Same places only worse than before. so now what is hernia strangulation without treatment the hernia could become strangulated (lose its blood supply)this can cause a blockage in the intestines that produces fever and plucking and may even prove FATAL...Seek care Immediately If you have symptoms of a strangulated(trapped) hernia: A high temperature increasing stomach pain, nausea & throwing upThe hernia becomes stuck outside the belly looks gray and feels hard. This is something not to play around with,Take care and Good Luck:Bye.....
1168279
try ruptured ovaries as you dont usually get a hernia in an ovary
670829
This is a good question for your doctor and anesthesiologist.\nThere are several ways they can try to safeguard you and they will know what your options and risks are.\nI just sat through these appt's today with my father and this was an(heart attack} issue.Different operation, but there is a lot they have to offer. Just talk to them and make your choices from a professional opinion that has your current health history. Check it out, there is no good reason to sit with a hernia if you can be helped.
719326
go to see a doctor and ask him, he will tell you what to do
751194
A hernia operation will probably make it safer for you to carry and deliver a baby. With a hernia, it's possible for strangulation of an intestine, which would be a worse problem. Modern hernia surgery is much easier than earlier. Talk to your doctor, but I think it's safe.
817029
It sounds like an ulcer, but should have shown up with the ultrasound. Hmmm... I would contact my doctor again. I spent 4 days in the hospital last year with pains like yours, turned out to be a hiatal hernia. Good luck!
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I had my hernia repaired after three years. I now know that I probably didn't need surgery at all. I faked the pain and was operated on within a few hourse.\n\nIf a hernia is asymptomatic in nature, i.e. minimal pain, almost no symptoms, then it is possible to wait for years without needing surgery, or in some cases not undergo surgery at all. Most hernias will likely need to be repaired at some point, and the important thing to know is that not all repaired hernias stay that way!\n\nA hernia is basically a weakness in the muscle wall which allows underlying tissue to 'poke out'. The most common hernias present in the groin. Men and women can be affacted, though it's more common in males. Doctors believe that most hernias are caused by slight defects during fetal development, except for 'sliding' hiatus hernias which are caused by Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).\n\nIMPORTANT: If you have a hernia and you are experiencing elevated pain you should consult a doctor immediately. Hernias can be life threatening. They can cause blockages, o bleeding, or interfere with the normal operation of near-by organs.
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YES, get a second opinion!!!  It's unusual for an adult to have an umbilical hernia.  A hernia is a tear in the muscle and the protrusion is his intestine coming through the tear.  In children, this will naturally heal as they grow (most of the time).  In adults, it will probably need a repair which is no big deal.  However, it can get larger and that intestine can become "strangled" and lose circulation.  Then you have severe problems. See a surgeon.  God Bless.
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the link below (*warning* *graphic images*) will show you just how long some people can delay getting medical care. \n\nit depends on what type of hernia you have (direct or indirect inguinal, umbilical, femoral, etc.) but there are repair operations for every type in which they repair the abdominal wall.