Posted on 7th April, 2024 at 10:22:44 PM
An untreated hernia will not get better on its own, although it may not get worse for months or even years. A hernia that can be easily pushed back in, or is reducible, is generally not an immediate danger to your health, although it can be painful. A reducible hernia should be evaluated by your physician. A non-reducible hernia, however, can become life threatening if part of the intestine gets trapped (incarcerated or strangulated) in the opening. This is dangerous because blood flow to the trapped tissue is restricted and can damage the tissue.
