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?

[molamo]

Hello Dr. Vinod, I also have a hernia that sits above my navel, the pain comes and goes depending on the physical activities at that time. I am searching for some excessive that will not aggravate my hernia. I also had fibroid surgery a few years ago and since then I have gained some stomach fat. Do you have some suggestions on what excessive are safe for the upper and lower abdominal are.

[Paulvds]

Hi Doctor Vinod.

Thank you for receiving this communication.

I have more than one question if I may...

My name is Paul.  I am 47 years old and had cancer removed which were hanging on the bottom of my left kidney last year (ten months ago).  I developed a large incisional abdominal hernia within 8 weeks post surgery.  I am now going to have it repaired laporoscopically with mesh.  The surgeon who will be performing the surgery is very experienced in this kind of procedure, but I have heard many stories about this kind of hernia seldom being repaired fully.  Is this true in your view?

In real terms, what exactly is the time-frame for rest and no physical exertion post the repair of this large hernia? I don't want to mess up the post-surgery period and have the hernia return. I have a small company that cannot operate without me - an antique refurbishing business requiring some physical activity. I am and have been an active sportsman all my life. I used to be a social smoker as well.

I hope you respond soon.

Regards

[Natasha2009]

I had hernia op last march and when i do just 5 sit ups i get very bad pain in the hernia area.  Why is this happening?

[queenla]

I have small a hernia above my belly button can I still do crunches or sit ups

[Kiowagirl80]

What if a Hernia starts to feel tight after standing on your feet for 8 hours at work? Is that a sign that it needs medical attention ASAP?

[qofdisks]

What exercises can I do that does not put pressure on my large hernia? My body is deconditioned  from lying around and my back is very angry.  How can I get my arms, butt and legs stronger lacking a core?