Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Umbilical Hernia
hello am a 57 year old man who has umbilical hernia done 14yrs ago immediately after the operation I notice that by abdomen was hard and sticking out like I was 9months pregnant. I went back to the surgeon and he said, there was nothing wrong. I went to a plastic surgeon and he said my abdominal muscles were stretched. but he told me a general surgeon might be able to help me I tried exercise running and got little results. I would like to get rid of this problem for good. Can you possibly help me with this.
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
Dear thanks for the question.
Firstly I would like to inform you that you need to visit general surgeon as your treatment depends on physical examination of the abdomen. If I were your treating surgeon I would have gone for ultrasound scan of your abdomen after thorough examination. It could be recurrence of umbilical hernia or simply sagging related to obesity. Umbilical hernia would require surgery again and for obesity you have several options (liposuction, exercises, diet control).
I hope I have clarified your queries. Do write me for follow up queries. Please rate my reply. I wish you good health. Thank you
Firstly I would like to inform you that you need to visit general surgeon as your treatment depends on physical examination of the abdomen. If I were your treating surgeon I would have gone for ultrasound scan of your abdomen after thorough examination. It could be recurrence of umbilical hernia or simply sagging related to obesity. Umbilical hernia would require surgery again and for obesity you have several options (liposuction, exercises, diet control).
I hope I have clarified your queries. Do write me for follow up queries. Please rate my reply. I wish you good health. Thank you
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....