An enlarging, untreated hernia decreases one's quality of life as the pain escalates and spreads to more distant areas. Strenuous activity increases the abdominal pressure and thus the pain, quickly restricting physical activity. Work, exercise, and basic daily actions can be adversely affected. The individual should rest, get massages, and seek medical care to be able to tend to responsibilities.

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