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A member asked:
I have an umbilical hernia and doc says i need an op. is there anything i need to avoid so it does not get worse?
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Heavy weights: Hernias can get bigger if there is increased pressure in the belly. If you have a bad cough, do a lot of heavy lifting or are very overweight - those are things that can be changed to reduce pressure on the hernia. It probably should be repaired and you have time as long as you are not having pain or lots of nausea. Pain, nausea, vomiting all are signs of an emergency and should take you to The ER
Answered 3/21/2015
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