Incisional Hernias

Incisional Hernias - Lifestyle Changes

Lifestyle Changes which, reduce undue abdominal pressure, can help prevent Incisional hernias.

The alternatives to first-time and recurrent incisional hernia repair begin with preventive measures such as:

► Losing weight; maintaining suitable weight for age and height.

► Strengthening abdominal muscles through regular moderate exercise such as walking, tai chi, yoga, or stretching exercises and gentle aerobics.

► Reducing abdominal pressure by avoiding constipation and the buildup of excess body fluids, achieved by adopting a high-fiber, low-salt diet.

► Avoiding undue pressure- Learning to lift heavy objects in a safe, low-strain way using arm and leg muscles.

► Controlling diabetes and poor metabolism with regular medical care and dietary changes as recommended.

► Eating a healthy, balanced diet of whole foods, high in essential nutrients, including whole grains, fruits and vegetables, limited meat and dairy, and eliminating prepared and refined foods.