Hernia

Hernias refers to as the protrusion of internal part of the body in the area through which protrusion occurs.

Inguinal hernia, is the most common form is one in which part of the stomach or a loop of the intestine herniates upward through an opening in the diaphragm into the chest cavity.

A diaphragmatic or hiatus hernia is one in which part of the stomach or a loop of the intestine herniates upward through an opening in the diaphragm into the chest cavity. an umbilical hernia is one in which the bowel or the membranous apron overlying it, known as the omentum, protrudes through the abdominal wall.

Symptom

Hernias usually involve a protrusion. An inguinal hernia usually causes no distress, but hernias within the abdominal cavity can cause intense pain.

Causes

Many hernias will slide back, or reduce, either spontaneously or when mild pressure is exerted on them. a reducible hernia is often held in place with an external support called a truss. Incarcerated or strangulated hernia are often painful and must be treated with surgery because the blood supply to the organ trapped within the hernia can be interrupted, leading to gangrene within the hernial sac. Surgical procedure involves reinforcing the site of the hernia with a sheet of synthetic mesh or with sutures.

Home Remedies

Aloe Vera: make juice and drink about ¼ cup every morning and night before sleep

Ice bag: place at the affected area to control pain.

Gotu Kola: boil and drink it is good for wound healing and is an effective general tonic.

Slippery Elm and Chamomile: can be administer to day old babies for curing hernia.
(Make a spoonful paste of slippery elm mixed with chamomile tea and eat it in small amount so that each swallow coats the hernia affected area.)

Lie down and elevate the head of your bed 6 inches by placing brick or anything that can hold the bed under the bed frame. Gravity will help prevent stomach acid from moving up into esophagus while sleeping. Do not use pillows, as they tend to increase pressure on the abdomen.

Diet

Do not eat spicy and acidic foods.
Eat fiber enriched foods
Do not eat foods with high fat and/or cholesterol content that causes bloating in the abdomen.

Other Suggestions

Avoid constipation, and straining bowel movements.
Do not lift heavy objects.
Do not eat for at least 2 hours before going to sleep.
Do not bend over or lie down after eating.
Avoid or reduce pressure on your stomach.
Do not use peppermint within two hours of meal.
Do not apply any heat to the area and avoid any pressure over the swollen area.
Do not exercise with full stomach.
If you are overweight, loose weight for it may relieve the symptoms.
Do not wear tight clothes around your chest or abdomen.
Do not eat large meals.