A member asked:

How do you suggest you push back in a semiluar hernias if you are carefull?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Don't: C a surgeon first or ur pcp. 2 much pushing may cause bruising and swelling of the hernia contents & then it may become a surgical emergency.

Answered 9/15/2013

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Relax: Lay down, jeep your head down so the abdominal pressure stays low, and gently but firmly push the lump through the hole with steady, pressure, sometimes in a massaging fashion. If you can't do this, see a doctor asap. If you have to do this at all, you should have the hernia repaired by an experienced general surgeon.

Answered 9/15/2013

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