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What Might Be The Treatment Possibilities For Possible Abdominal Hernia?

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Posted on Thu, 22 Apr 2021
Question: Thank You for answering my question about "possible Abdominal Hernia". What might be the treatment possibilities/options? XXXXXXX Dorcey
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
To get a confirmation as step by step approach

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
Also noted previous communications with another Doctors.
The most important general rules about hernia are as follows:
First of all, get a confirmation by examination by a General Surgeon.
Confirmation by a Real time Ultrasonography and also to know the size of defect (neck) as this determines the urgency of repair. If the neck is narrow
then there are chances of obstruction of the internal abdominal contents like intestines and further complications needing to have an emergency life saving surgery.
Large defects usually allow the return of the contents to abdominal cavity.
Thirdly to get corrected all the medical problems, get fit for anesthesia and surgery.
It is the opinion of the operating Surgeon whether to go for an open repair or laparoscopic repair. You already have previous abdominal surgeries which may have a bearing on the decision.

I hope this answer helps you.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

Give feedback after a clinical evaluation and investigations.
Take care.
With Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (3 hours later)
Thank You. I am now afraid that of this situation, as I need to lose at least 70 + pounds due to hypothyroidism, (actually the thyroid just burned out), which will take a lot of time. With This timeline will it make a more dangerous out come? Stress will make this more dire also? I am embarrassed & ashamed how quickly this happened. Anything dangerous that will happen while I will be losing this weight?
XXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Not to worry unless clinical evaluation and investigations.

Detailed Answer:
Please read the answer again, nothing to panic at all.
Please get this diagnosed as mentioned above so that we shall know whether we can wait till optimal time.
Please get a clinical examination and ultrasonography to confirm what the problem is and to know the diameter of the neck of the sac if at all hernia is present.
Please relax.
Prepare anyway for weight reduction.
Please give feedback once a workup is done and let me know the opinion of examining Doctor and ultrasonography of any investigations.

Take care. Nothing to panic about.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Might Be The Treatment Possibilities For Possible Abdominal Hernia?

Brief Answer: To get a confirmation as step by step approach Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. Also noted previous communications with another Doctors. The most important general rules about hernia are as follows: First of all, get a confirmation by examination by a General Surgeon. Confirmation by a Real time Ultrasonography and also to know the size of defect (neck) as this determines the urgency of repair. If the neck is narrow then there are chances of obstruction of the internal abdominal contents like intestines and further complications needing to have an emergency life saving surgery. Large defects usually allow the return of the contents to abdominal cavity. Thirdly to get corrected all the medical problems, get fit for anesthesia and surgery. It is the opinion of the operating Surgeon whether to go for an open repair or laparoscopic repair. You already have previous abdominal surgeries which may have a bearing on the decision. I hope this answer helps you. Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication. Give feedback after a clinical evaluation and investigations. Take care. With Regards.