Question 1

does hernia heal itself?

Accepted Answer

No: There are many types of hernias that occur in many places.  Some need no treatment, some need surgical repair, and some need to be watched.  See your doctor for a specific treatment plan for you.

Question 2

how long does a hernia take to heal?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: Not all hernia surgeries are alike: where was the hernia?  Was mesh used for the repair?  Was the operation performed via minimally invasive surgery? What is the health of the patient? What are you defining as 'healing':  return to work? Pain-free? Sports?  Because of all these factors, the answer could be "weeks-to-months".  This question is best answered by the hernia surgeon who did the case.

Question 3

is it possible for hiatus hernias to heal?

Accepted Answer

NOT without surgery: There is no nonsurgical treatment for a hernia - regardless of type or location.

Question 4

please tell me how long it takes for to heal after a hernia is removed?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Technically, hernias are repaired, not removed.  Depending on the size of the hernia, the location, and the type of repair performed, use of mesh, etc., healing takes anywhere from 2-6 weeks, generally.

Question 5

how does one heal faster from a hernia op. i was given a net and i had three different hernia repairs and im a ex body builder. pls can you help me.

Accepted Answer

Healing is healing: Wounds heal side to side.
If mesh implanted that reduces some of the wound tension, but needs to heal in solidly.
Follow your surgeons instructions, he/she knows the findings and tissues and technique and is in the best position to guide.
Generally do not stress the area.

Question 6

if you have a hernia. are you have to going on operation to get heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You cannot exercise or do anything yourself to make a hernia go away. Once a hernia forms, the only way to make it go away is hernia repair with surgery.

Question 7

how can i heal hernia without surgery needed and what are the do's and dont's?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Hernias are usually repaired using mesh with surgery.  If you do not want to have surgery, you should avoid lifting and strenuous activity.  If it is an umbilical or inguinal hernia you should avoid intra abdominal pressure which can cause bowel to go into the hernia which is very dangerous.  You can try to use abdominal binder or compression garments to prevent increased herniation.

Question 8

how easy is  for hernia mesh to break or get missplaced ? do abdominals heal as before surgery  and cover it?

Accepted Answer

Not very...: Hernia repair mesh of any type is almost impossible to break.  It can certainly pull away from the defect it is used to repair, and this results in the real but low rate of recurrence.  If the native musculature is closed over the repair mesh, it covers it. But, if the graft is used to fill a defect, the muscle won't grow over the graft.  Good luck.

Question 9

can an l5 s1 hernia heal on its own?

Accepted Answer

Herniated disc?: If you do not have nerve compression resulting in pain or bladder/bowel dysfunction, your body will eventually form scar tissue around the new place the disc rests and the symptoms will improve. This can take 2-3 months.

Question 10

can a sports hernia heal without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Groin sprain may disappear with time, what ever the reason once hernia develops, it will not disappear with out surgery.

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