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ELI5: How does wearing a supporter/tight underwear help with a hernia?

I just got diagnosed with a hernia and while it isn't very painful it is very annoying since my constant coughing could make it worse, my right testicle feels like it gets kicked everytime I touch it, and the fact that my penis is suffocated by extremely tight underwear. I'm having a hard time understanding why keeping it tight down there helps with a hernia. Does it push the hernia back in? Can hernias even be pushed back in or can it be so small that it just stays there? Thanks.
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You're right, it can help to push the hernia contents back in. A hernia is a hole in the muscle linings, the stuff going through it is intestines and fat typically. The support belt can help push thing back/prevent more from coming through. It can help support the weight of what has come through to make you more comfortable. It won't fix the hernia. It also won't prevent stuff from getting stuck, which can end up being an emergency to fix. So, come see me, and I'll fix it for you.