Health & Nutrition Facts for Bodybuilders

Hernias of any type do not self-correct – they require surgery to be properly repaired. One of the most common hernias in males is the inguinal hernia, which occurs near the groin area when part of the intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the abdomen. If left uncorrected, a hernia will become larger in size, as well as more uncomfortable. The hernia is typically caused by heavy lifting or straining, paired with a weakness in the abdominal wall. Further lifting or straining can make the hernia worse, but as time goes on, even small amounts of strain such as blowing the nose or having a bowel movement can cause the hernia to expand. The true danger in a hernia lies in the possibility that a part of the bowel will also poke out through the abdominal wall, leading to a strangulation of that part of the bowel and possibly death for the patient. While this is an unlikely outcome, patients who are suffering severe nausea and a sharp pain in the area of their hernia, rather than the ...