Question 1

i would like to know how long surgery for a umbilical hernia usually takes and how dangerous is it?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes: Risks are related to patients general condition, mortality 1% or less, infection rate 3-4%, recurrence 5% and seroma about 5%.

Question 2

what is a small fat containing umbilical hernia? that was on my ct scan, is it dangerous? my gyn doesn't seem to know whatbit is so i'm confused..

Accepted Answer

Common problem: Many have an umbilical hernia. If the defect is big enough, often the intestinal covering called the omentum, which is fat, will slip into this defect. If it is large enough it won't cause a problem, which sounds like your case. If the blood supply gets cut off because it's tight, then it can cause pretty significant pain. If you're worried have a general surgeon check it out.

Question 3

i am having 0.6mm umbelical hernia is this dangerous to me?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical Hernia: An umbilical hernia that small should not be a problem.

Question 4

can adults get umbilical hernias?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Umbilical hernias can occur in both children and adults.

Question 5

what can be done for umbilical hernias?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: No other way to fix a hernia.

Question 6

do umbilical hernias cause discomfort on the average?

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: Most of the time it does not.

Question 7

is it best to have all umbilical hernias surgically addressed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Moderate  incidence of incarceration and bowel infarction

Question 8

umbilical hernia belts?

Accepted Answer

Bad Option: The purpose of a hernia belt is to prevent intestine from getting incarcerated ("stuck") within the hernia. The umbilicus is a very difficult if not impossible area to support in this manner; if anywhere, belts are better for inguinal (groin) hernias.  Not all umbilical hernias require surgery; but, if your symptoms are severe enough to consider a belt, you may want to see a hernia surgeon.

Question 9

what are the causes of umbilical hernia?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: The most common causes for an umbilical hernia include stretching and thinning of the abdominal wall with increased intraabdominal pressure. The classic examples are preganant women and obese people. Lack of exercise and abdominal wall atrophy is another cause. Previous incisions around the umbilicus can result in umbilical hernias as well.

Question 10

what if umbilical. hernia. is not treated?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical hernia: Umbilical hernias are often not treated as they do not typically cause symptoms or trouble.

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I am having 0.6mm umbelical hernia is this dangerous to me?

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