When an internal organ or tissue in the body pushes itself into the muscle that contains it, medical specialists call this condition Hernia. This condition, hernia, is not only limited to specific parts of the body. Rather, it can affect any part of the body.
For instance, a hernia in the abdomen is one of the most common types. When the intestine, as you know it is an internal organ, pushes itself through the lower muscle wall of the abdomen. But most types of hernia occur between the area of the chest and hips. At the initial levels or immediately, it will not be severe. But with the passing of time, many types of hernias will tend to worsen.
According to a general surgeon in Karachi, sometimes hernia becomes more severe and needs medical intervention. Without this intervention, no medical doctor will be able to control this problem and it will start worsening.
A common myth in many societies is that older people are more prone to some types of hernia. But it is not true. Hernia can affect anyone regardless of age. However, a worthy thing to mention here is that hernia problems can affect those with severity who are experiencing obesity. In addition, both genders are equally prone to this medical condition.
Due to this medical condition, a lump appears on the skin and you can push it back easily without facing any troubles. So, when next time a bulge or lump appears on the skin and you push it back, then know that this bulge is a symptom of a hernia.
Laughing or laying down or while passing a stool can make the bulge reappear. In this case, speak to your healthcare practitioner immediately.
Ways to Manage Hernia
These ways, of managing hernia, will be the best option for many people. If you follow these steps, then an overall improvement will also come in your health:
1- Don’t Do Strenuous Exercises Again and Again
You must be aware of the many miraculous benefits of exercise and even strenuous exercise. But doing strenuous exercise for a long period of time can lead to many healthcare conditions.
These conditions can include hernias as well. Here please don’t get us wrong. We are not saying that you can’t do strenuous exercise for maintaining your health. It is understood that some types of strenuous exercise are essential for maintaining a healthy weight.
If you are continuously doing strenuous workouts, then talk to your surgeon or general physician about this. A person with a hernia in the abdominal area shared his story of how he got it. He said that he always believed that he was living a healthy life until he was diagnosed with hernias.
Going for strenuous exercise two times a day and eating a healthy diet was my routine, he added. But I wondered what went wrong in my case and how I got hernias. I didn’t know the reason until I met my general surgeon. The general surgeon told him that everything was going fine except for strenuous exercise for a long time. Therefore, avoiding strenuous exercise for your own good health is a must.
Instead of doing strenuous exercise, you can go for many other options such as walking or swimming. These workouts will also work wonders for your health.
2- Yoga
The benefits of yoga for all people are beyond the count. This way of exercise, yes yoga is exercise, leaves positive impacts on every part of the body. Usually, it leaves more effects on the abdomen and the abdomen starts performing well in many functions.
There is an increase in the strength of the muscles of the abdomen. And if you go for yoga every day it will add more benefits to your abdomen more than anything. You can get help from any instructor of yoga on which poses will be more effective for your abdomen.
But if you are not willing to seek help from any instructor, then make sure that you don’t repeat the poses that leave more pressure on your abdomen. More pressure on the abdomen can increase hernia risks and if you have developed it, putting more pressure on the abdomen by yoga poses will make it worsen.
3- Lose Weight
As mentioned in the introduction, obese people are more prone to this troublesome health condition. The only way for obese people to reduce these risks is to bring decrease in their weight.
Did you ever think why obesity increases the risks of this health condition, hernia? Well, the reason is that when you are obese, there will be more pressure on your abdomen and the muscle walls. And more pressure always increases and worsens this problem.
Therefore, losing weight for managing and reducing hernia risks becomes a must.
