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Any number of possible factors may be responsible for a hernia to develop. It may be the result of a weakness in the abdominal tissue, from a past operation, for instance. Excessive lifting may also result in a hernia. The chances of having one are more likely as we age, and those who are overweight, or pregnant, should be more cautious of getting a hernia, too.
you can get a hernia by lifting heavy things for a few years or maybe months
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoMost hernias result from a weakness in the abdominal wall that either develops or that an infant is born with (congenital). Any increase in pressure in the abdomen, such as coughing, straining, heavy lifting, or pregnancy, can be.
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∙ 12y agoYou can tell if you have Hernia if you have something to eat your can see small lumps around your bowl area and as you eat you may feel pains in that area.
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∙ 13y agoSome hernias can be prevented by maintaining a reasonable weight, avoiding heavy lifting and constipation, and following a moderate exercise program to maintain good abdominal muscle tone.
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Can women have hernias?
Yes, women can have hernias. Have you ever heard of a himnia?
How are many hernias fixed?
A docter may have to SURGICALLY return the muscle to it's proper place!!!
What medical procedure is used to treat a hernia, and how long does it take to recover from the aforementioned surgery?
Hernias are usually treated with physiotherapy techniques and surgery is only used as a last resort. The surgery for hernias is vental hernia surgery and can take 8 to 12 weeks to recover,
Can hernias make it hard to breath and cause a choking sensation?
/yes, it is not good when do exercise while breathing is not in proper.
Can you get a hernia in the balls from lifting weights?
Some lifting and other activities can lead to hernia. Most hernias are the result of a weakness in a muscle that exists long before a hernia even appears. Many hernias are present at birth. Other factors, including advancing age, injury, and surgical incisions can help weaken muscles too.
Can women have hernias?
Yes, women can have hernias. Have you ever heard of a himnia?
Who develops femoral hernias more often?
Femoral hernias are a relatively uncommon type, accounting for only 3% of all hernias. While femoral hernias can occur in both males and females, almost all of them develop in women
Is a direct hernia congenital or acquired?
Direct hernias are acquired, Indirect hernias are congenital.
Which hernia is also called a incisional hernia?
Incisional hernias are also ventral hernias.
How can a hiatal hernia be prevented?
maintaining body weight suitable for age and height, strengthening abdominal muscles through regular exercise, reducing abdominal pressure by avoiding constipation and the build-up of excess body fluids.
What are the steps to take to relieve hernias?
Some hernias are bad enough that they require surgery. Other ways to relieve hernias are acupuncture, yoga, and depending on what part of the body is herniated, eating smaller meals.
Who gets hernias?
Old ppl
Does workmans comp cover hernias?
Was it an on the job injury?
Do hernias only occur in the male reproductive system?
There is a wide varieties of hernias that can occur on many places of the body, both in children, women, young and elderly men.
What are hernia symptoms in women?
Hernia symptoms in women include : aches, lumps, and pain. Different hernias have different symptoms. Sometimes hernias in women are harder to locate.
How long do hernias take to develop?
Eight thousands years
What is a lump on your pelvic are mean?
Lumps can be tumors, hernias, edematous...
