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indamtnsbj
Jun 16, 2005, 2:58 PM
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Unfortunately, I think I have developed a hernia due to some over strenous yard work.
I am planning on doing some climbing this weekend. How much can this complicate my condition?
anyone ever experienced this?
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bigjonnyc
Jun 16, 2005, 3:23 PM
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I'm sure your physician would be more qualified to answer this question than most people on this site.
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shank
Jun 16, 2005, 3:24 PM
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I did the same thing, and I thought the most uncomfortable part was belaying rather than climbing. Just be aware of it, and Don't over do it. That's what I did till I got it fixed.
I would advise against any long lead falls for you might end up like the guy on Hanibal.
Steve
Warning: the preceding message is just one persons opinion, and that one person is NOT a doctor. He assumes no liability in the event you choose to not go see a real doctor, and end up with your small intestine in your scrotum. Climbing is inherently dangerous. Climbing with a hernia only increases the risk of losing your guts.
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dina
Jun 16, 2005, 3:24 PM
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I would definitely advise against it! If you have a hernia, it means you have ruptured a muscle or tissue, and an organ is protruding outside the wall that normally contains it. Skip the climb a week or two and get yourself healed up. A doctor's visit wouldn't hurt, either. Take care of yourself, please don't make your condition worse! Live to climb another day :wink:
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carolinakinight
Jun 16, 2005, 3:30 PM
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See a doctor - a hernia is a very general term and could describe a protrusion in any area. A good decision would require knowing where the hernia was, what exactly was sticking out, and whether or not there is some possibility of strangulation (ie loss of blood flow --> necrosis --> rupture of intestinal contents --> gets worse from here)
Some people live their whole lives with hiatal hernias and have no problems - some people die or are become seriously sick from a strangulated hernia.
SEE A DOCTOR
SEE A DOCTOR
SEE A DOCTOR
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midwestishell
Jun 16, 2005, 4:04 PM
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I am not the smartest kid on the planet, but I climbed with a hernia for over a year. I just didn't want to take the time off from work and climbing and it wasn't giving me any serious, regular pain. Lots of discomfort though! I waited until the off season but it is up to you. I did get it checked out however once I saw and extra buldge. I would recommend seeing a doctor just so you know what's going on and then make the call.
Th
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kylekienitz
Jun 29, 2005, 5:43 PM
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I also am climbing with a hernia right now.
I went to the doctor and he told me that it was really just my call. however, he said that it is important to get it fixed if it really starts to hurt. The chances for a rupture is low, but it is still there. I'm really just hoping that i get through this climbing season and cross country in the fall. I'll get it fixed after that. Just keep yourself in check, and get it fixed if it hurts too much. I believe that if it becomes strangulated than the intestine can die within 6 hours or something like that, and then it is emergency surgery. So, i'm not going to go too far into the back country this summer and just stay fairly close to help if i need it.
but yeah, go to the doctor.
kdk
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waspride
Jul 8, 2005, 1:34 AM
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Firstly, I think alot of the replies above from people climbing with hurnias don't think about what could happen if it ruptured while climbing or away from medical attention.
I had a hernia(that i didn't know of) for over a year. I played squash, and lacrosse with it along with some lifting and conditioning in the off seasons.
However one night out of the blue while playing in a squash tournament my hurnia ruptured. At first i thought i had awful gas and just had to let the pain pass through.
The pain steadily increased. Luckily my father was there to take me to the hospital. 30 mins later when i reached the hospital the pain was so bad i couldn't get out of the car or walk for that matter.
I don't think i would take the chance of climbing with one. Although it is said that once you have your first hurnia you have a 15% chance of it returning on that same side and an 85% chance of a hurnia on the other side within your lifetime.
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