Inguinal hernia(s)
Discussion
So, just had (thus far successful) hernia repair. Happy with op and care and consultant had released me; 'cured'.
He said I'm now back to normal and can return to weight training, which is nice. He did mention though, that as hernias are often hereditary I'm quite likely to get another hernia on the other side. Clearly,I'm keen to minimise the risk, so what are the common causes, apart from the obvious excessive weight lifting? Is poor posture, awkward positioning and/or stretching a likely risk?
He said I'm now back to normal and can return to weight training, which is nice. He did mention though, that as hernias are often hereditary I'm quite likely to get another hernia on the other side. Clearly,I'm keen to minimise the risk, so what are the common causes, apart from the obvious excessive weight lifting? Is poor posture, awkward positioning and/or stretching a likely risk?
I don't know exactly when or how, it was probably going too heavy on shrugs though.
It was protruding but would return when lying down - fairly typical I understand.
Doc says there is a weakness on the other side so should take it careful, something like a 40% likelihood I'll get another there. The one that's been repaired should be secure, less than 1% failure/recurrence on same side.
What I didn't think to ask him when he signed me off was whether stretching and flexing is a risk.
It was protruding but would return when lying down - fairly typical I understand.
Doc says there is a weakness on the other side so should take it careful, something like a 40% likelihood I'll get another there. The one that's been repaired should be secure, less than 1% failure/recurrence on same side.
What I didn't think to ask him when he signed me off was whether stretching and flexing is a risk.
Gassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff