Enterocele

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Prevention

By Mayo Clinic staff

You may be able to prevent an enterocele by doing the following:

  • Lose weight. If you're overweight, losing weight can decrease the pressure inside your abdomen.
  • Prevent constipation. Eat high-fiber foods, drink fluids and exercise regularly to help prevent having to strain during bowel movements.
  • Treat a chronic cough. Because constant coughing can increase abdominal pressure, see your doctor if you have a chronic cough.
  • Quit smoking. Smoking is likely to increase coughing.
  • Avoid heavy lifting. Lifting heavy objects can increase abdominal pressure.

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June 5, 2008

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