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Repair of an umbilical hernia in an adult is usually considered elective surgery . The patient's surgeon may recommend the procedure, however, on the grounds that hernias in adults do not close by themselves and tend to grow larger over time.
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What are the reasons for repairing or not repairing an umbilical hernia, a type of abdominal hernia?
Umbilical hernias often resolve themselves. Consequently some physicians will not attempt to surgically correct them until 5-6 years after birth. Consult an experienced doctor before attempting to self-correct the hernia though so you don't trap some of the protruding organ.
Can an umbilical hernia be opreated twice?
Can you get an umbilical hernia twice? I had an umbilical hernia 29 years ago when I was pregnant with my son. It was repaired at the time but now I feel the same type of pain and wondered if I have another hernia.
Should you have a mri for your umbilical hernia?
Normally this is not required in case of umbilical hernia. But then your doctor is the best judge for you.
Is there another name for supra umbilical hernia?
no
Can you have a normal labor with an umbilical hernia that has not been repaired?
In most cases, a woman can have normal labor with an umbilical hernia. However, it will be up to the doctor in charge.
What are the symptoms of an umbilical hernia?
An umbilical hernia can be serious if left untreated. The most common symptom of an umbilical hernia is a bulge near the navel. The bulge may become more obvious with coughing or straining. A child will not experience much pain but an adult will likely experience discomfort.
What is the breakdown in the wall of the abdomen at the bellybutton?
umbilical hernia
Is umbilical hernia rare in a 66 year old women?
The umbilical hernia is not rare in an 66 years old women. On the contrary it become common as the age advances.
Is incarcerated umbilical hernia a infectious disease?
Incarcerated umbilical hernia is not infectious as the condition is not in anyway triggered by infection-bearing microorganism. This condition is a malformation anomaly which can be corrected with surgery.
My dog has a soft lump on her stomach that kind of looks like a hernia?
if your dog is uncomfortable and hurts the dog take the dog to the vets they will tell you if it is a hernia or not. The most common hernia is located at the umbilical area and is called an umbilical hernia if it is he/she might need surgery and it is common with puppy's
How soon can I exercise afer umbilical hernia repair?
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Does the umbilical hernia cause stomach bloating?
No your just pregant
