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What Are The Symptoms And Treatment For Umbilical Hernia?
Hi, i am concerned that i might have a umbilical hernia. I am a 48 year old male, somewhat overweight. Around 250 pounds. I have a slight lump directly on the lower side of my belly button and a slightly larger lump right above my belly button. My belly button originally was a inny, now it pooches out just a little. I have looked at various photos online of umbilical hernias, my belly button looks similar but then again not exactly like that.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Hi.
These are called para-umbilical hernia.
get a high resolution ultrasonography to confirm and get operated.
The symptoms in the initial period are only swelling which pops on increased intra-abdominal pressure. Later on can cause discomfort only.
Later stages can present with pain if the fat and / or intestines get stuck.
Large hernia causes discomfort only.
These are called para-umbilical hernia.
get a high resolution ultrasonography to confirm and get operated.
The symptoms in the initial period are only swelling which pops on increased intra-abdominal pressure. Later on can cause discomfort only.
Later stages can present with pain if the fat and / or intestines get stuck.
Large hernia causes discomfort only.
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