See a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment
Avoid heavy lifting and straining
Maintain a healthy weight
Eat smaller meals if symptoms worsen after eating
Treat constipation to reduce straining
Stop smoking
Wear loose clothing if it reduces discomfort
Use prescribed pain relief if recommended by a doctor
Consider surgery to repair the hernia
Seek emergency care if you have severe pain, vomiting, fever, a swollen lump that cannot be pushed back in, or skin color changes over the hernia