I've had an umbilical hernia for about 4 years, brought on when I had a bad cough, and not really had any problems with it. Completely pigged out on an india takeaway once, about 2 years ago, and it bulged and was really painful for a few days, but learnt my lesson and hasn't happened since.
I've noticed recently though that when I go to the gym it bulges and feels painful to touch, but a while after I've stopped excersizing it goes back to normal. Do you think I'm causing any harm to myself at all? Or is this ok?
I did go to the doctors when it first appeared (after posting in a panic on mn first of course!), I saw a hospital specialist who initially said that I'd need an operation, but after I broke down in tears! said that it was only small and would be ok to leave as long as I have no problems with it.
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hernia and excersize
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schnapps · 20/05/2006 18:13
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