It can be confirmed through us abdomen n weather it’s reducible or not reducible N the site of hernia everything will get to know through us scan
Hello I get why you’re worried. Finding a bulge in your belly or groin can be pretty scary, and honestly, it’s normal to feel awkward talking about it. Let’s break it down together.
YOUR CONCERN
- You’ve noticed a bulge in your abdomen or groin. - It’s been there for more than six months. - It doesn’t really hurt — maybe just some mild, on-and-off discomfort. - You’re not sure if it’s getting bigger. - You’re wondering if it’s a hernia.
WHAT THIS MEANS IN AYURVEDA AND MEDICINE
In Ayurveda, hernias show up as “Antra-Sphota,” usually linked to a Vata and Kapha imbalance that leads to tissue pushing out where it shouldn’t. On the medical side, a hernia happens when something inside — like part of your intestine — pokes through a weak spot in your abdominal wall.
Common types: - Inguinal hernia — in the groin - Umbilical hernia — near your belly button - Incisional hernia — at an old surgery scar
How do you spot a hernia? - You’ll see a bulge that can get bigger when you cough, strain, or stand. - It might ache a bit or feel uncomfortable. - Sometimes the bulge goes away when you lie down. - If things get bad, you might feel sick to your stomach, throw up, or get sudden, sharp pain — that’s rare but serious.
WHEN TO GET HELP RIGHT AWAY
Head to a doctor immediately if: - The bulge turns hard, painful, or red. - You can’t push it back in. - You start feeling nauseous or vomiting. - You get sudden, severe belly pain.
These are signs things have gotten urgent and need quick treatment.
WHAT TO DO NOW
- See a doctor — a general surgeon can check for a hernia with an exam or ultrasound. - Don’t lift anything heavy or strain yourself until you’ve been checked. - Sometimes, a hernia belt or truss can help for a short time, but only after a doctor says it’s okay.
Ayurvedic support:
- Focus on keeping your digestion strong. - Avoid getting constipated or eating heavy, hard-to-digest foods. - Gentle oil massage around the abdomen helps keep tissues supple.
Keep in mind — Ayurveda can support your body, but it can’t fix a hernia. Surgery is usually the real solution.
- Spotting a hernia early helps you avoid bigger problems. - Small hernias sometimes don’t need surgery right away, but most will need an operation eventually. It’s a safe and effective fix.
Your symptoms could be a hernia, but only a doctor can say for sure. Don’t wait — book an exam and an ultrasound. In the meantime, skip heavy lifting, try not to strain, and keep your digestion moving.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING ME WITH SOMETHING THAT FEELS SCARY AND PRIVATE
BASED ON WHAT YOU ARE DESCRIBING A BULGE THAT HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR MORE THAN SIX MONTHS WITH MILD PAIN CAN SOMETIMES INDICATE A WEAKNESS IN THE ABDOMINAL WALL WHICH MAY PRESENT LIKE A HERNIA HOWEVER IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CONFIRM THIS WITHOUT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OR IMAGING
IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THAT MANY SUCH BULGES ARE NOT DANGEROUS AND OFTEN REMAIN STABLE FOR YEARS ESPECIALLY WHEN PAIN IS MILD AND THERE ARE NO SYMPTOMS LIKE SEVERE PAIN REDNESS VOMITING OR SUDDEN INCREASE IN SIZE
FROM A HOLISTIC AND AYURVEDIC POINT OF VIEW SUCH CONDITIONS ARE OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH STRAINING DIGESTIVE WEAKNESS GAS CHRONIC CONSTIPATION OR LIFTING STRESS AND THESE CAN BE GENTLY MANAGED WITH LIFESTYLE AND INTERNAL SUPPORT WHEN ADDRESSED EARLY
A hernia often shows up as a bulge in the abdomen or groin area. Common features include: - A lump or bulge that may get bigger when you cough, strain, or stand. - Discomfort or mild pain, especially when lifting or bending. - Sometimes, the bulge can be pushed back in when lying down.
From what you’ve described — a bulge present for more than 6 months, with mild pain — it could be a hernia, but I cannot confirm that for you. Only a doctor can diagnose it properly, usually by a physical exam and sometimes imaging (like ultrasound or CT scan).
Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT
hernia is simply a hole in the muscle wall where the intestine pushes out. It is a mechanical defect, not a disease or cancer. It is very common and treatable.
The Self-Test The Cough Test: Stand up, place your hand gently on the bulge, and cough hard. Result: If you feel an impulse (a sudden thump or expansion) against your hand, it is almost certainly a hernia.
The Gravity Test: Lie down flat on your back. Result: If the bulge disappears or goes back inside when you push it gently, it is a Reducible Hernia.
Wear a Support Belt: Buy an Abdominal Binder or Hernia Belt immediately. Wear it while standing or walking. This holds the intestine in place and prevents the hole from getting bigger.
Avoid Pressure: Strictly Avoid: Heavy lifting, straining at stool (constipation), or forceful coughing. This pushes the intestine out further.
A hernia is a structural gap. No medicine (Ayurvedic or Allopathic) can close a hole in the muscle. Surgery is usually the only permanent fix.
If the bulge becomes hard, painful, red or does not go back in, you must go to the Emergency
Please visit a General Surgeon for a physical check-up. Do not hide it; delay makes the repair more difficult.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Please specify exact symptoms so that we can understand and help you
Kindly go for surgery as there is no other cure after surgery ayurveda can help in getting Norma healthy life
Your description is not adequate to know your problem. If you suspect hernia, there is no need to be scared, as hernia has grades, Need to see a doctor and get USG done to see whether hernia is there. Many times it’s in 1st grade , and they don’t need surgery. Best see a surgeon and investigate. Can post your reports here , we too can help you if ayurvedic treatment is possible,
