How to Treat a Hernia at Home
Take over-the-counter pain meds to help relieve your discomfort.. Avoid heartburn-causing foods and large meals if you have a hiatal hernia.. Relieve discomfort from an inguinal hernia with a truss.
Steps
Take over-the-counter pain meds to help relieve your discomfort.
Take over-the-counter pain meds to help relieve your discomfort.
Avoid heartburn-causing foods and large meals if you have a hiatal hernia.
Avoid heartburn-causing foods and large meals if you have a hiatal hernia.
Relieve discomfort from an inguinal hernia with a truss.
Relieve discomfort from an inguinal hernia with a truss.
Eat a fiber-rich diet to make bowel movements softer and easier to pass.
Eat a fiber-rich diet to make bowel movements softer and easier to pass.
Lose weight to take pressure off of your abdomen.
Lose weight to take pressure off of your abdomen.
Avoid lifting bulky or heavy objects that may strain your muscles.
Avoid lifting bulky or heavy objects that may strain your muscles.
Relax while going to the bathroom so you don't strain your groin area.
Relax while going to the bathroom so you don't strain your groin area.
Strengthen your abdominal muscles to prevent additional hernias.
Strengthen your abdominal muscles to prevent additional hernias.
Quit smoking to improve lung health and eliminate excessive coughing.
Quit smoking to improve lung health and eliminate excessive coughing.
See your doctor for an official diagnosis before treating yourself.
See your doctor for an official diagnosis before treating yourself.
Talk with your child's pediatrician if they develop an umbilical hernia.
Talk with your child's pediatrician if they develop an umbilical hernia.
Let your doctor know if you have a hernia while you're pregnant.
Let your doctor know if you have a hernia while you're pregnant.
Visit your doctor as soon as possible if your hernia looks dark red or purple.
Visit your doctor as soon as possible if your hernia looks dark red or purple.
Seek emergency care if you have pain, nausea, vomiting, or blocked bowels.
Seek emergency care if you have pain, nausea, vomiting, or blocked bowels.
Have a surgical procedure done to correct your hernia and prevent future ones.
Have a surgical procedure done to correct your hernia and prevent future ones.
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