For how long should a patient not lift heavy weights after a hernia operation?

For how long should a patient not lift heavy weights after a hernia operation? Correct Answer <span style="">up to 3 months</span>

Concept:-

Hernia:  it is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.

Signs and symptoms:

  • A small to moderate size hernia doesn’t usually cause any symptoms.
  • The large hernia may be noticeable and cause some discomfort.
  • Pain when lifting a heavy object
  • Tenderness
  • Severe and sudden pain

Surgical management:

  • It's treated by mobilizing skin flaps to cover the omphalocele sac.
  • A circumferential incision is made.
  • Teflon sheets are sutured along the edge of the fascia and approximated over the omphalocele sac.
  • Reduction is affected by gradually pulling Teflon sheet. At the right time, the omphalocele sac is excised and Teflon sheet is removed and a dual patch is sutured circumferentially to the remaining fascia.
  • A patient should not lift heavy weights after a hernia operation for up to 3 months.

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