Question 1

my waist got bigger after daily prednizone for 18mo.no real weight gain.also hyetal hernia.in danger?also bad hypo thyroid.bmi 28, sedentary due to bac

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Sounds like: You need an endocrinologist to help you sort out your thyroid issues.  Consider also water aerobics - great exercise, and easy on the back and joints.

Question 2

symptoms of hernia?

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Depends: Hernias by themselves may be asymptomatic (produce no symptoms) or cause slight to severe pain, or just present as a bulge (especially at the groin).   Some may get strangulated causing decrease in blood flow to that organ (usually bowel) and severe pain, nausea, vomiting, redness around skin may ensue.  Nearly all hernias have this potential.Symptoms may also depend on the location of the hernia.

Question 3

what causes a hernia?

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Nature/Nurture: Most hernias develop due to a "birth defect" of sorts, where natural holes in the abdominal wall present in fetal life fail to close.  This may manifest itself at birth or require years of "exertion" before the hole reaches a size large enough to be evident.  Other hernias are strictly "wear-and-tear" phenomena, although it is believed that they occur in-part due to inherently weak tissue.

Question 4

are hernias inherited?

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Some are.: Hernias develop due to weak points in the abdominal wall.  Many of these form as "birth defects" during fetal life without any clear hereditary component.  Others may develop due to an inherited weakness in the way collagen crosslinks.  Still others may form following trauma such as a surgical incision.

Question 5

does a hernia go away?

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Hernia: Hernia is a defect/hole in the fascia. They can stay the same or get worse, which is why doctors recommend surgical repair. If they worsen, they can cause serious health problems. Take a friend with you to see your doc and get the hernia evaluated. An elective surgical repair is a good way to handle this problem. 

Be well.

Question 6

what is a naval hernia?

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Umbilical hernia : It is protrusion of something (usually fat but can b bowel as well) through the belly button. Umbilical cord comes through there and sometimes never closes (kids w umbilical hernia) or for adults it closes but with increased pressure( lifting, straining, coughing, pregnancy etc), it will reopen and cause hernia.

Question 7

how common are hernias?

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Very common: Hernias are more common in males, one of the most frequent reasons for surgery in the us.

Question 8

does hernia heal itself?

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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 9

how safe is hernia mesh?

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Very safe when used: Mesh should be very safe if used properly and in situations that it is called for.  The concern is the immune status and infection conditions of the person in whom the mesh is inserted.

Question 10

what exactly is a hernia?

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See below: A hernia is most commonly a weakness of the body fibers in the abdominal wall. Most common sites for hernias are groin and umbilical region. There is a weakness in the abdominal wall fibers, resulting in some of the internal body tissue or intestines to protrude through the weakness. Groin hernias more common in men, umbilical in both men & women.

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