Question 1

male with umbilical hernia. it hasn't hurt. i've had a viral infection for three weeks now. the hernia area now hurts when cough. is this a concern?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: coughing can aggravate an umbilical hernia. I suggest an examination with your PCP.

Question 2

symptoms of hernia?

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Depends: Hernias by themselves may be asymptomatic (produce no symptoms) or cause slight to severe pain, or just present as a bulge (especially at the groin).   Some may get strangulated causing decrease in blood flow to that organ (usually bowel) and severe pain, nausea, vomiting, redness around skin may ensue.  Nearly all hernias have this potential.Symptoms may also depend on the location of the hernia.

Question 3

what is a naval hernia?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical hernia : It is protrusion of something (usually fat but can b bowel as well) through the belly button. Umbilical cord comes through there and sometimes never closes (kids w umbilical hernia) or for adults it closes but with increased pressure( lifting, straining, coughing, pregnancy etc), it will reopen and cause hernia.

Question 4

what exactly is a hernia?

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See below: A hernia is most commonly a weakness of the body fibers in the abdominal wall. Most common sites for hernias are groin and umbilical region. There is a weakness in the abdominal wall fibers, resulting in some of the internal body tissue or intestines to protrude through the weakness. Groin hernias more common in men, umbilical in both men & women.

Question 5

are all hernias dangerous?

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No.: A "hernia" commonly refers to a weakened area of the abdominal wall muscles. The resulting defect essentially provides a hole through which a loop of intestine can slide. This situation becomes dangerous if a loop of intestine becomes stuck outside the abdominal wall, leading to obstruction (blockage) or in worst case cutting off the blood supply to that segment of the intestine.

Question 6

how can i detect a hernia?

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Hernia, where?: A visit to your doctor is what you need if you suspect hernia, good luck

Question 7

can someone die from a hernia?

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Yes: Yes, but it is very, very unlikely. It would have to be a hernia that is strangulated and neglected. This won't happen in most people. Consider repair if it is limiting your daily activity.

Question 8

do hernias need to be operated o ?

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Most of the time: A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall through which the inner layer of the abdominal cavity protruses, creating a sac.  This can occur at natural weak points such as the groin and belly button, or at scars from prior abdominal operations.  The decision to operate is based on the potential for intestine to get stuck within the hernia, which is dependent on the size of the defect.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of hital hernia?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of GERD: A hiatal hernia (hh) by itself rarely causes symptoms. Pain and discomfort are due to the upward flow of stomach acid, air, or bile.  When symptoms of a hh are seen, they include chest pain, which can mimic angina pain, a dry productive cough, usually at night, heartburn, worse when bending over and made better by sitting or standing up and difficulty in swallowing.

Question 10

my hernia is hurting? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a surgeon: Your hernia will not get better until it is fixed surgically.

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