Question 1

i get very nauseous when i drink water; bottled or tap. what would cause this? i have behcet's, ibs, fibro, umbilical hernia. take zofran (ondansetron) for it.

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Is complex: With your diagnoses there is really a variety of possibilities. I think you need to clarify this with your rheumatologist and  gastroenterologist. This could be irritable bowel syndrome.

Question 2

umbilical hernia belts?

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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 3

what are the causes of umbilical hernia?

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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 4

what if umbilical. hernia. is not treated?

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

Question 5

is outie the same as umbilical hernia?

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Most likely: Yes - when a belly button becomes an outie, it is likely the result of an umbilical hernia.

Question 6

is there discharge with a umbilical hernia?

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No: Hernias are associated with bulges not discharge.

Question 7

can a colonoscopy agrivate an umbilical hernia?

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Possibly: During a colonoscopy the patient's abdomen is routinely pressed on to help advance the scope through the colon. This pressure could be uncomfortable. Sometimes part of the colon can be in a hernia and require it to be pushed back in to complete the procedure.

Question 8

do people with umbilical hernia have a lot of pain?

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Sometimes.: Pain from an umbilical hernia is dependent on the size of the hole and what, if anything, is "stuck" within the hole. It is not uncommon for fat to get stuck in these hernias.  This can irritate nerves in that area, leading to a queasy feeling, especially when the lump is touched.  Rarely, intestine can get stuck in this hernia, leading to a bowel obstruction, intense pain, and emergency surgery.

Question 9

can you determine a umbilical hernia in a colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Not the best test: An umbilical hernia usually only contains a small loop of small intestine.  Unless it is massive, there will be no problem completing your colonoscopy.  This is not a test to diagnose an umbilical hernia, though.

Question 10

do i need surgery if my umbilical hernia does not hurt?

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Not necessarily: The two main reasons to recommend hernia repair are (1)if the symptoms are interfering w/one's quality of life or (2)if the size of the hernia is large enough to lead to bowel incarceration. It sounds like you've answered #1; i advise you to see a hernia surgeon to help answer #2.

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My umbilical hernia makes me nauseous

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I get very nauseous when i drink water; bottled or tap. what would cause this? i have behcet's, ibs, fibro, umbilical hernia. take zofran (ondansetron) for it.

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Umbilical hernia belts?

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What are the causes of umbilical hernia?

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What if umbilical. hernia. is not treated?

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Is outie the same as umbilical hernia?

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Is there discharge with a umbilical hernia?

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Can a colonoscopy agrivate an umbilical hernia?

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Can you determine a umbilical hernia in a colonoscopy?

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Do i need surgery if my umbilical hernia does not hurt?

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