Alternative Therapies For Hernia
Alternative therapies are of little value in treating hernias involving the small intestine. If obesity is a factor, a weight loss diet combined with an exercise program may have a preventive effect.
Physical Therapy
Once recovery from surgery is complete, a physical therapist or sports medicine specialist(Cough Medicine) can design an exercise routine to strengthen abdominal muscles, which will help prevent recurrence.These practitioners also teach posture and lifting techniques to avoid straining the abdominal and back muscles.
Self Treatment
Do not wear a hernia truss unless instructed to do so by a doctor. If your hernia protrudes while you await surgery, gently push it back into place. This is best done when lying down. Avoid heavy lifting, straining, and sudden movements. Try to suppress sneezing and coughing; if that is impossible, tightly hug a firm pillow or a rolled up piece of clothing to your abdomen until the coughing or sneezing spell passes.
Other Causes of Hernia Symptoms
Severe abdominal pain and swelling may be due to an intestinal obstruction. Abdominal pain and swelling in a woman could be caused by an ovarian cyst. Both conditions are potential medical emergencies.
