Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can Sitting And Squatting Cause Pain With Umbilical Hernia?
Hi, Yes please I have been dianosed with a belly hernia. I will be having the hernia repaired after a colonoscopy thats being done tomorrow. If I sit or sqaut for a period of time my stomach hurts. I would like to know if sitting or sqauting with a belly hernia makes people hurt?
posted on
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 8 Apr 2020
Answered on
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
Last reviewed on
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Hernias are typically worse with activities that cause an increase in abdominal wall pressure.
This includes pain with prolonged sitting or squatting.
So,I suggest to avoid this type of activities.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Hernias are typically worse with activities that cause an increase in abdominal wall pressure.
This includes pain with prolonged sitting or squatting.
So,I suggest to avoid this type of activities.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Hernia
Loading Online Doctors....