I am to have surgery in October for an epigastric hernia. I have terrible GERD which the doc does not think is associated with this. The thing is I appear to have a pot belly, like a big beer drinker, but I dont drink. Can an epigastric hernia cause bloating or swelling like this in addition to the golf ball that is now protruding from my stomach.
I exercise all the time....It appears to be getting worse. Can exercise aggrevate the hernia? I am not that concerned about the operation but more concerned about this swelling and bloating..
I exercise all the time....It appears to be getting worse. Can exercise aggrevate the hernia? I am not that concerned about the operation but more concerned about this swelling and bloating..
Excercising can definately hurt the hernia or cause further problems. Be careful. Check with your doctor about excercising.