i suspect i may have a hernia, how long will i need off work to recover?
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it will take only 7 days after the operation day.if you are working on ajob which require lifting heavy load then you have to take at least month rest.but if you are working in office you can join the duty on the 8 th day of opperation day.
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Are you moving because your company wants you to work in the US? If so, the company probably has a health plan for its US workers. US health care, unlike almost any other nation, has an employer-provided model of health insurance – most insured Americans have health insurance through work. It’s much less expensive than buying it on your own. As for the pre-existing condition, most plans have a 12-month waiting period, or exclusionary period, for such conditions. In addition, some plans exclude hernias in the first six months of a plan – even if you don’t have a history of having hernias – unless it’s an emergency.\n\nSo, your hernia shouldn’t stop you from getting insurance, but you might have to wait until your insurance covers hernia surgery. After the first waiting period, though, you should be fine.\n\nIf you still have questions, try visiting MostChoice.com. It’s a health insurance Web site that has instant online price quotes and plan details. But it also has a network of licensed insurance agents who can answer any health insurance questions you might have. Just fill out a form, review the online price quotes, and within two days agents should contact you to talk about insurance to cover your hernia and how long you can expect to wait until the insurance will help you pay for the surgery. There’s no cost or obligation. Just wait until one of the agents delivers the insurance policy that’s right for you.\n\nYou can visit MostChoice here: http://www.mostchoice.com/health-insurance.cfm\n\nHope this helps,\n\nBarnes @ MostChoice.
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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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Why haven't you visited your doctor and get a professional opinion yet?  Is it ribs or a hernia?  I would get it checked out and find out treatment methods instead of repeating the injury.
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Yes, the obvious solution is to see a doctor. I trust my doctor much more than I do these people on here. Most have little or no medical training.  I hope you recover soon and with as little pain as possible.\n\nTerry
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i would suggest going to a doctor.  you may have strained a muscle or something worse but go soon
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It depends.  Commonly it resolves on its own in 6-8 weeks if you don't injure it again.  Heat pads, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, and stretching exercises can be used to partially relieve symptoms.  Many people find massage to be soothing during this healing period.  Because of the time sequence, many people mistakenly assume that one of these treatments actually cured their back pain.  It is also important to examine your postures and activities for any that may be causing you to irritate your back.  Some overweight people find that losing weight decreases the frequency of their back problems.\n\n***** HOWEVER keep in mind that a small number of cases are caused by very serious conditions ranging from herniations to tumors and metabolic diseases which can severly weaken the bone and injure nerves.  It is very important that these conditions be excluded before any manipulative forces are applied to your back.  Otherwise you risk serious nerve or spinal cord injury.
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you should ask your doctor and if it's not right you should take day off of workand ask someone to take care of you.
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Hiatus Hernia  See a doctor.\n\nhttp://www.hernia.org/manjava.html
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Go to work.  You might need the sick day later on...
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Give it 2 days to a week. Don't move it heaps either. If still a problem, just double check with your doctor.
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I think you should go to another doctor in the morning just to ease your mind. It could be a pulled muscle but it could also be to do with your heart. Don't be scared but it is better to be sure than sorry. Never mind the doctor who passed it off, he has nothing to lose....there is only one Gilly so get a second opinion. You seem to take care of yourself so I am sure it is just a strain, or something to do with your workout, but no putting it off Gilly have it sorted tomorrow and then you can forget about it and enjoy the weekend. You will be alright. God bless x.
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For starters, I would try just doing some walking, just don't over do it.  Gradually increase the level of intensity depending on how your body feels.  I wouldn't go into doing crunches until after your 6 week visit, simply because since they have separated your abdominal walls, you don't want to risk the chances of getting a hernia.  Keep it light until the doctor gives you the okay to step up the exercises.
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Thats really odd. usually if any swelling or pain, would appear as soon as your surgery is done with. If it hurts that bad, i would really recommend calling your doctor. It could be draingage, or an infection. Try putting ice on the area.
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Most doctors will not perform hernia surgery unless it is strangulated, and the same goes for health insurance companies.  I have known people to have an unstrangulated hernia for over 10 years without surgery being done.  If a hernia becomes strangulated, this is a medical emergency as blood is being cut off.
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depends on what the pain is from....did you pull a muscle?  did you get hit/kicked in that area?  is there a rash/scabs with this pain?  do you have a bulge sticking out other than you package that might be a hernia? does it burn when you pee?  do you have a fever? any other symptoms?  I guess you better see a doctor huh?
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warm packs and rest and maybe if the area continues tender a doctor to check for hernias