Write an article based on this "Take over-the-counter pain meds to help relieve your discomfort. Avoid heartburn-causing foods and large meals if you have a hiatal hernia. Relieve discomfort from an inguinal hernia with a truss. Eat a fiber-rich diet to make bowel movements softer and easier to pass. Lose weight to take pressure off of your abdomen."
Aspirin and ibuprofen may work well to alleviate some pain and swelling. Follow the recommended dosage on the bottle and don't exceed the daily limit. If you find your pain doesn't get better or if you keep taking more and more medication, it may be time to call your doctor. If you take a blood thinner, always check with your doctor before using pain medication. They may want you to take something different so it doesn't interfere with the blood thinner. This is the one type of hernia that sometimes doesn't need surgery, especially if its symptoms can be managed through diet and over-the-counter antacids. If your symptoms increase over time, though, surgery may become the best solution. Enjoy multiple small meals throughout the day instead of 3 larger ones. This will put less pressure on your stomach so you're more comfortable all day long. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, garlic, tomatoes, and other fatty or fried foods that can cause heartburn. Don't lay down after you eat for several hours. A truss is a supportive undergarment that helps keep your hernia in placeit's a temporary solution to help relieve pain until you can have surgery. You can buy a truss online, but it's best to visit your doctor so they can make sure it's properly fitted. Most inguinal hernias do need surgery to be repaired, but if your hernia is really small and not causing you pain, your doctor may be okay with waiting and keeping an eye on it. Surgery may sound scary, but these procedures usually take less than an hour and should quickly help relieve your pain. Straining your muscles can aggravate your hernia, and constipation can make things worse. Add lots of fruits and vegetables to your daily diet, and consider taking a fiber supplement to help things move smoothly. Oatmeal, nuts, beans, popcorn, chia seeds, and whole grains are also great high-fiber food choices. This can be helpful for all types of hernias; the less weight you're carrying around, the less strain your muscles will be under. Try modifying your diet by eating leaner proteins and more fruits and vegetables, and try adding in some gentle exercise every day to lose weight. Hernias can be really uncomfortable and it may be hard for you to imagine exercising. Try going for short 15-minute walks when you can, or go to the pool and slowly swim laps. Be gentle on yourself, though, so you don't aggravate the hernia more.