Nonsurgical treatment for a lumbar hernia

Lumbar Hernia

The abdominal wall protects the abdominal cavity, where the organs such as the stomach, kidneys and small intestine are located. A Flank hernia, also known as a lumbar hernia occurs due to the defects in the postero-lateral abdominal wall that allows the tissues inside the abdomen to protrude.

Initial treatment for the herniated lumbar disk is usually a nonsurgical treatment that focuses on pain relief.

This treatment procedure includes:

Rest: One to 2 days of bed rest will help relieve back pain. Avoid sitting for long periods make all your physical activity slow and controlled, especially lifting and bending forward.

Physical therapy: Specific stretching exercises and massage will help strengthen your lower back and abdominal muscles.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications(NSAIDs): Medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen helps relieve pain caused by herniated lumbar disc.

Epidural steroid injection: An injection of a drug (like cortisone) into the around the nerve provides pain relief by reducing inflammation.

If you notice symptoms getting worse even after the above methods, consult the hernia treatment specialists at SMILES who are capable of treating hernias in a pain-free manner.

Ways to identify the early symptoms of cancer in the rectum

Rectal cancer often does not have symptoms in the early stages. When it does have symptoms, they vary from person to person. Most rectal cancers begin as polyps, small non-cancerous growths on the rectum wall that can grow larger and become cancer.

Rectal cancer symptoms may include:

• Rectal bleeding
• Blood in the stool or toilet after a bowel movement
• Diarrhea or constipation that does not go away
• A change in size or shape of your stool
• Discomfort or urge to have a bowel movement when there is no need
• Abdominal pain or cramping pain in your lower stomach
• Bloating or full feeling
• Change in appetite
• Weight loss without dieting
• Fatigue

If you notice one or more of these signs for more than two weeks, consult the best colon and rectal surgeons and avoid further complications.

P.S: Diet that helps cleanse the colon naturally:

There are lots of foods that help colon cleanse naturally through diet. Some of them include:

• Try eating plenty of foods high in water content (fruits and vegetables like watermelons, tomatoes, lettuce, and celery)
• Broccoli
• Dark, leafy greens
• Milk
• Raspberries
• Oatmeal.

If you are still considering your colon health, consult our qualified colorectal doctors and improve your colon health.