Dr Oz: Hernias- Abdominal Hernia Pain & Femoral Hernias

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Dr Oz: Hernias- Abdominal Hernia Pain & Femoral Hernias

By on May 5, 2010

Doctor Oz did an episode on Hernias, Abdominal Hernia Pain and Femoral Hernias.  Hernias are caused by something slipping out of place and ending up where it does not belong.  Why do you get hernias?  What causes Hernias?  What can you do about Hernias?  Abdominal Hernia Pain & Femoral Hernias

Abdominal Hernia Pain

Abdominal Hernias are when your intestinal tissue push their way through your intestinal tract.

Femoral Hernia

Femoral Hernias are hernias between your leg and body, usually from the blood vessel from your belly to your leg.  Women are four times more likely to get Femoral Hernias than men.

Hernia Risk Factors

- Heavy Lifting

- Chronic Cough

- Constipation

- Pregnancy

Hernia Treatments:

If your doctor cannot push your hernia back inside to the blood supply within 6 hours, the hernia starts to die and turns a black color.  So you must seek medical treatment immediately if you have a hernia.

How to Prevent Hernias:

- You can prevent hernias by eating more fiber so that you do not get constipated or have to push as hard.

- Pick up heavy items by bending your legs.

- Do not smoke cigarettes.

If you have had a hernia, do you have any great tips for curing Abdominal Hernia Pain or Femoral Hernias?

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