Can I do sit-ups with an abdominal hernia?

[eariel84]

I am a 25 year old mother of 3. I am in decent shape, meaning I am not over weigh. I have an abdominal hernia that is about 2 inches that causes occasional pain. I am pretty active, usually in the warm months and since being diagnosed as having a hernia I do not want to do anything to make it any bigger. After exercising my hernia doesn't feel any different. I haven't found out what makes it poke out and become painful but exercising doesn't seem to. I've also heard that if it doesn't hurt than it probably isn't a problem. Will sit-ups help or hurt my hernia?

[juani29]

my hernia has been hurting more since I started loosing weight I have lost around 25 pounds I have been excer.and had to stop because of this it even hurts at times when I walk im scared and really dont have the money for a op so can any.one help with the pain

[Amaan27]

I have inguinal hernia, actually i had a ball type thing in my  lower abdominal area later it shifted in my balls i I dont know weather its hernia or something else, but when i concerned a doctor he told me its hernia he even told me that i can operate it at any time, its been 1 year iI dont feel any pain it just pops in and out ocassionally, I still dont want to operate it for 2 more years,is it possible? one more thing can I do situps and abdominal exercise with this hernia,pls suggest me what should I do, my upper body is in very good shape but my lowers is too week, so can i go for situps with this hernia? and what if i postpond the surgery for 2 more years, is there any thing to worry about???

[mico21]

What other exercise beside situp and lifting leg in the air helps with direct inguinal hernia

[tammie8089]

i also wanted to say that i feel a bump where the mesh is and that is why i am asking these questions. it hurts when i lift or do any kind of exercise or sit sometimes when i walk not always

[tammie8089]

i am a 21 yr old female and i was told that i have hereditary hernias and i have had two already and had surgery both times the last time was sept of 2010 and they put mesh in on the whole left side of my abdomen so that i "don't" get anymore hernias. I am VERY active and I work as a nurses aide which consists of a lot of heavy lifting which i don't think helps my situation. So my questions are could i be getting another hernia where the mesh is and should i not be lifting over a certain amt? My grandfather has had about a dozen surgery's and i am wondering if there is anything i can do to prevent this cause his abdominal wall is now all messed up and i dont want mine to be as young as i am. this is getting me nervous

[cats_growl]

I have had hernia symptoms on and off for about 13 years, about two years after I had my son. Just this year I was diagnosed with a hernia just above my belly button (same area). I was wondering if I can still run and do dance with this since it has become indented over the years. Is there anyway such as a hernia belt to use while exercising that might reduce pain or damage? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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