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How Can severe Umbilical Hernia Be Treated?
I have a friend who has a umbilical hernia that is growing at an alarming rate. Recently it seems to be growing a little right than before, and it is peeling skin and has red area at the bottom. To me, this seems the doctors are waiting for her to die.
Sat, 24 Nov 2018
Hello,
The symptoms of your friend seem to be related to an umbilical hernia.
The treatment consists only in surgery.
Meanwhile, I suggest avoiding constipation.
I suggest your friend to take daily probiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
The symptoms of your friend seem to be related to an umbilical hernia.
The treatment consists only in surgery.
Meanwhile, I suggest avoiding constipation.
I suggest your friend to take daily probiotics.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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