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How Can A Large And Painful Hernia Above The Navel Be Treated?

I am a 59 year old female. I had my spleen removed when I was 46 yrs old. I am very physically active with heavy duty lifting, probably too much, obviously because a couple years ago, I developed a small hernia just above the belly button, I want to say its above it a couple centimeters then as to say that its on my center-more right side , when I went to the doctors they said it was too small to worry about it. Now it s huge and hard and swollen. Obviously, I should go back to the doctors. I was just wondering what are the dangers I should know about, in reference to what I should and shouldn t do or what are some things that could happen? I will go see a doctor very soon, however, I am trying to educate myself & others who are worried about me, and-or may have a hernia as well.
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
You were operated 13 years back but your have not mentioned whether the hernia has developed through the scar or not.
Anyway the treatment of such a big hernia is obviously surgical and hence go to your Doctor, get a reference as soon as possible and an appointment for surgery.
Till then you can continue your exercise schedule.
Reduce the weight and fat.
Good respiratory reserve is needed.
No coughing and if present get full evaluation respiratory as well as cardiac.
Take laxatives if constipation.
High protein diet, foods rich in antioxidants and iron.
Go for surgery and the results will be fine. Follow the postoperative orders stringently.

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How Can A Large And Painful Hernia Above The Navel Be Treated?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. You were operated 13 years back but your have not mentioned whether the hernia has developed through the scar or not. Anyway the treatment of such a big hernia is obviously surgical and hence go to your Doctor, get a reference as soon as possible and an appointment for surgery. Till then you can continue your exercise schedule. Reduce the weight and fat. Good respiratory reserve is needed. No coughing and if present get full evaluation respiratory as well as cardiac. Take laxatives if constipation. High protein diet, foods rich in antioxidants and iron. Go for surgery and the results will be fine. Follow the postoperative orders stringently.