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What Are The Symptoms Of Hernia?
I am a 62 yr old adult male. I work out daily by using the treadmill, and doing light situps and crunches. I noticed today a slight bulging of my belly button. Could this indicate a hernia, and/or any other problem?
Does it mean i should discontinue my workouts?
Thank you
Does it mean i should discontinue my workouts?
Thank you
Thu, 21 Jan 2016
Hi,
It seems that there might be having developing umbilical hernia.
At this age there might be having some lax abdominal muscles and with increased intra abdominal pressure it can give rise bulging.
Avoid strenuous exercises like situps and crunching.
Go for light work out.
Go for walking, swimming exercises.
Avoid constipation.
Ok and take care.
It seems that there might be having developing umbilical hernia.
At this age there might be having some lax abdominal muscles and with increased intra abdominal pressure it can give rise bulging.
Avoid strenuous exercises like situps and crunching.
Go for light work out.
Go for walking, swimming exercises.
Avoid constipation.
Ok and take care.
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