Part of an organ, usually the intestine, protrudes through a weak area of the abdominal wall, the groin or scrotum, the thigh, or the navel. Hernias are often a result of a congenital weakness in the abdominal wall. Sometimes they are caused by lifting or straining. If you find a tender bulge, consult your doctor.

Prevention - Practical Advice

Learn to lift correctly: bend at the knees, not from the waist.

Dietary

Avoid being overweight.

Exercise

Strengthen the stomach muscles with the following exercises:

Lie on your back and bend your knees, leaving your feet flat on the floor. Lift your buttocks and lower back off the floor, leaving your feet and shoulders on the floor supporting the weight. Lower yourself gently. Repeat 10 times daily.

Treatment

If you suspect a hernia, consult your doctor. He or she may try to push the hernia back and offer a supportive garment worn temporarily to hold it in place. Hernias that cannot be pushed back are removed or repositioned surgically.

Post - Treatment

Do not lift any heavy objects for at least 3 months.

Biochemic Tissue Salts

Calc Fluor: Three times daily to improve tissue tone.