Tips for a Speedy Recovery after Inguinal Hernia Repair

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TIPS FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY AFTER INGUINAL HERNIA
REPAIR
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Recovery After Inguinal Hernia Repair
The remedial treatment involves a surgical
operation. A considerable number of surgeons
use mesh repair as tension-free remedy. Yet
another fact about the inguinal hernia surgery is
that the success of the repair treatment is
measured with the non-recurrence of the hernia
situation or pain in the abdominal area where
there is some unease because of the mesh.
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Tips For Speedy Recovery From Your Inguinal
Hernia Surgery
Despite the best treatment given by doctors as
per the medical technology, it is equally
important that the patient takes due care for
recovering well from the inguinal hernia surgery.
Here are some of the tips which will definitely
contribute towards your recovery and proper
healing.

• Avoid sneezing or coughing and using a pillow for
  safety
• Walk Upright
• Clean Bowels
• Complete elimination of lifting heavy weight
  items
• Choose comfortable clothes for your recovery time

• Avoid Smoking
• Preventive care and medication to keep infection
  away
• Follow a healthy diet plan
• Dont ignore the warning signs

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Avoid Sneezing Or Coughing And Using A Pillow For
Safety
During your period of recuperation, one should
avoid any such food stuff which may trigger
coughing or sneezing. Yet it is advisable to keep
a pillow within reach, which can be used to cover
the incision in case there is the need to sneeze
or cough.
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Walk Upright
Doctors recommend walking as a tool for recovery.
Walking speeds up the process of healing and one
should pay attention to walk straight and
upright. In addition to reducing the muscle
stiffness, it also reduces the probability of
putting on few pounds to your existing weight. At
the same time, be cautious of the responses of
pain and discomfort which might indicate that you
need to go little slow for proper recovery.
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Clean Bowels
To feel comfortable in the abdominal region, one
has to ensure the there is no symptom or
complaint of constipation. A fiber rich diet and
sufficient amount of fluid intake ensures that
the stool is passed easily. To be safe in
avoiding any sort of strain in pushing the stool,
it is recommended to use a stool softener before
and after surgery in addition to taking dietary
precaution.
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Complete Elimination Of Lifting Heavy Weight Items
For the initial 4 to 6 weeks, the patient should
avoid lifting any sort of heavy objects. And,
while lifting light weight items after recovery,
make sure to engage your back muscles and knees
so as to divert the stress from abdominal area.
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Choose Comfortable Clothes For Your Recovery Time
Everyone wants to look elegant despite even when
you are recovering from your inguinal hernia
surgery. However, it is suggested that one should
wear clothes which are comfortable and have an
expandable waistband. Be aware of the fact that
even if your body weight is constant, there are
chances of having swelling during the recovery
time. In such a situation, one cannot restrict or
strain the incision area with something which is
tight and binding.
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Avoid Smoking
If you are a smoker, it is recommended to stop
smoking before surgery. This helps in avoiding
unnecessary complications. This also contributes
towards the recovery after the surgery. Even
during your recuperation, if you continue to
refrain from smoking, it will help in recovery by
improving the breathing and blood circulation.
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Preventive Care And Medication To Keep Infection
Away
One should take the medications properly as
recommended by the doctor. Yet the body is prone
to catching infection during the recovery
process, hence one should take sufficient care so
that the body is able to recover well after the
surgery.
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Follow A Healthy Diet Plan
Food is the source of nutrition and nourishment.
By taking proper diet which is balanced with
respect to its nutritional value, and consists of
good amount of fiber, one ensures that the bowel
movement is proper and there is no constipationIt
also helps in managing the overall body weight
and ensures that the diet is supporting the
process of recovery.
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Dont Ignore The Warning Signs

• Some of the symptoms which can be alarming during
  a patients recovery from inguinal hernia surgery
  are
• Difficulty in urinating
• Fever or Chills
• Constipation
• Excessive Sweating
• Regular coughing or breathing problem
• Pain in abdominal area if it is worsening
• Bleeding
• Redness or soreness around the surgical area.

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Chandigarh 160036
0172-2691846
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