Do’s And Don’ts After Hernia Surgery

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Do’s and Don’ts after Hernia Surgery
Do you know that almost 2 % of the world’s population suffers from a hernia? When a tissue lumps from its actual location in the body, it results in a hernia. A hernia is more common in men compared to women. Also, infants & children are more prone to this protrusion compared to adults. Hernia therapy is mainly done via laparoscopic surgery. Hernias happen around our abdominal cavities, usually between the hips and the chest.

Recovery usually takes approximately 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the severity of the condition and the type of surgery involved. Post-operative care is an important part of recovery that aids in faster comeback and recovery. In this blog, we will talk about the dos and don’ts after hernia surgery so that you feel as little discomfort as possible.

Do's and Don'ts after Hernia Surgery:
Dr. S. Srivatsan Gurumurthy is the Hernia Surgeon in Chennai and also Here are some common recommendations on what you should and should not do after hernia surgery to prevent infection, avoid weight gain and coughing, and enhance healing.

Do’s:

Slowly ...
... return to your routine After the surgery, the initial days do require complete rest, but by taking one step at a time come back to the daily routine and lifestyle.
Take proper dosage During the recovery period, to have maximum healing, taking the proper dosage, as instructed by the doctor is a must.
Take complete rest and enough sleep Post-surgery, complete rest is prescribed by the doctor as it balances the health and speeds up the recovery time.
Maintaining a healthy diet Your health is the top priority, especially after having surgery. During this time, the body is weak and can lead to developing more severe problems if it doesn’t receive proper nutrition.
In case of emergency, contact your doctor immediately Even if experiencing the slightest discomfort contact the doctor immediately. A doctor can either change the medicine or take care of it.
Resume physical activity post-complete healing Once, the healing is complete, which can take approximately two weeks, get back to your physical health by starting with walking in the park.
Don’ts:

Heavy lifting is not allowed One of the first things to avoid is any kind of weighty lifting. This can raise the risk of wording your situation and create difficulties post-hernia surgery.
Avoid any strenuous exercises Anything that gives physical, mental, and emotional stress, ensure avoiding it. As this can increase the pain.
Don’t stay completely stiff in a single position. This is understood that the initial days can be a bit difficult to manage and move your body. For the first few days, it is fine to not move at all but eventually bring your body back to motion, letting the body come back to its natural state.
Warning Signs After Surgery:
In case you see any of the following, call Dr. Srivatsan Gurumurthy and seek immediate medical care:

Your pain sustains even after taking medicines
Your incision comes open or has got your stitches loose
You find bright red blood-soaked discharge in your bandage
You have flexible stitches, or your incision comes open.
Your stomach seems ill or you cannot drink fluid
You find indications of a blood clot in your leg ( known as a deep vein thrombosis). It may either result in pain in your calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin; or redness and swelling in your leg or groin.
You can’t pass stools or gas.
You see symptoms of infection. It may be in different forms such as:
Excruciating pain, swelling, warmth, or redness
Red streaks leading from the incision area
Pus draining from the incision
A fever
Get an effective cure for hernia with low-risk procedures. Our Hernia specialist, Dr. Srivatsan Gurumurthy at GEM Hospital, Chennai is one of the most renowned laparoscopic Hernia Surgeons in Chennai. He specialises in treating problematic hernias and failed hernias. He is widely experienced in the latest laparoscopic methods of hernia repair. He has about 20 years of experience and has performed thousands of advanced laparoscopic techniques. Book an appointment with Dr. Srivatsan Gurumurthy, to help you through your surgical process for a smooth recovery.