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Suggest Treatment For Epigastric Hernia Associated With Ulcer

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Posted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015
Question: Hi. Ive recently been diagnosed with a hernia at the top of my stomach and my stomach is riddled with ulcers. I have recently been getting like a popping sound or feeling. Should i be worried??
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hernia has to be operated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like Epigastric hernia.
It has to be operated. In my experience, I came across many patients with Epigastric hernia associated with Ulcer.Popping sound could be due to Bowel inside hernial sac.
Please consult your Surgeon and get operated.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Epigastric Hernia Associated With Ulcer

Brief Answer: Hernia has to be operated. Detailed Answer: Hi As per your description, it looks like Epigastric hernia. It has to be operated. In my experience, I came across many patients with Epigastric hernia associated with Ulcer.Popping sound could be due to Bowel inside hernial sac. Please consult your Surgeon and get operated. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards