i'm sorry to hear you're going through this. an inguinal hernia can be very painful. you are doing the right thing by avoiding heavy lifting. and by "heavy " i mean no more than 5 pounds -- about as much as a gallon of milk. you also might want to avoid running jogging any type of vigorous aerobic exercise excessive walking (for long distances) any type of work activities (including work around the house) that makes you engage your abdominal muscles (such as pushing a lawn mower or vacuum cleaner pushing and pulling a floor waxer etc. ). for the moment avoid sexual activity. also if you feel a cough or sneeze coming on be sure to splint yourself (that is place the flat part of your hand over the herniated area and push firmly against it). wishing you a good prognosis from the doctor for a speedy recovery!
is there anything i should be doing to minimize severe pain from an ingjuinal hernia other than no heavy lifting? . . i am having severe pain from an inguinal hernial hernia. i am see the dr. this week and hope to have it repaired within two weeks.