A bandage is a medical device for putting a little pressure on the hernia. Such a device prevents the protrusion of the umbilical hernia, creating the effect of an external muscle corset.
Moreover, this device is almost invisible when worn under clothing. A soft applicator is placed on the hernial sac, and a bandage around the body turns around, which is fixed by means of a contact tape.
With umbilical hernia, wearing a bandage is prescribed for a long period. One bandage, equipped with additional applicators and screeds, can be used for several hernias. They are made of polyamide - elastic net jersey. The fabric does not cause sweating and skin irritation, it does not create discomfort, which is very important provided long-term wearing. The structure of the bandage makes it easy to wash products. They do not require long drying, ironing, are very light and easy to operate.
In the pharmacy you can find several offers of bandages, but often they differ only in width. Their structure and functionality are always unchanged.
The bandage is recommended to be worn over the underwear. Wear it lying on your back in such a way that the mobile semi-rigid applicator falls exactly on the hernia. Then the device is fixed by means of a contact tape on Velcro. If additional fixing is required, an additional detachable screed can be used.
In order to choose a bandage you need to know exactly what width you need, and also the size. It is determined by measuring the centimeter belt of the abdominal circumference on the line where the bandage is planned to be fastened. Often, when they come to the store, people call the waist, and then face difficulties when using the product. Often the waist is much thinner than the places where the bandage is applied.
Let this device seem simple enough to operate, but you can not use it without consulting your doctor. The specialist knows better whether to resort to this method of treatment in your case. You can complicate the situation by imposing a bandage incorrectly or too tight.
