Question 1

what are the signs of a hernia in belly button?

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Pain & swelling: Discomfort with swelling or bulge at the umbilical region. May not be able to see a hernia bulge if it is small. See a doctor for an examination.

Question 2

what are some signs of a strangulated hernia?

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Severe pain: Strangulated hernia means that whatever is caught in the hernia has lost its blood supply and has died. This causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting and hypotension if it is bowel that has strangulated and is a surgical emergency.

Question 3

what are the signs of a ruptured hernia?

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Hernia is a rupture: Assuming you are talking about external abdominal hernias (not herniated disc or internal abdominal hernias), and you care concerned about incarceration or strangulation, any pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, urinary symptoms are warning signs.  If you develop any of those, or if the hernia becomes so large that it is cosmetically unsightly, then you need an operation to fix it.

Question 4

what are the signs of a ventral hernia returning? and if i think one is returning should i see my pcp or surgeon?

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They do recurs : You you insurance allow you , see the surgeon , for evaluation , if referral is needed you have to see your pcp.

Question 5

what does it mean when your stomach hurts and feels nauseous when you drink juices or water? sign of a hiatus hernia?

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Not necessarily: Your symptoms sound nonspecific. Generally speaking, only large hiatal (also called paraesophageal) hernias cause symptoms that may include difficulty swallowing, feeling full quickly, and chest pain commonly described as the sensation a balloon is trying to burst inside. An upper GI contrast study would help make this diagnosis.

Question 6

is heart burn & globus sensation  a sign of a hital  hernia? or more likely  acid reflux.

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Not really : While it could be a symptom of GERD, other conditions exist that would present in similar fashion. Emperic trials of acid suppressant -few weeks and close follow up- advised. If symptoms still- an imaging modality is needed, i.e. Barium swallow, endoscopy with manometry, CT with Oral contrast of neck/chest and abdomen etc. Increase in the size of left atrium may cause globus sensation too. See Doc

Question 7

what are signs of a possible abdominal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Bulge,discomfort: An uncomfortable bulge or swelling is the most common finding, worse with coughing or straining, most commonly located hernias are in the groins or around the umbilicus. A doctor can examine you if you have a concern.

Question 8

what are the signs and symptoms of a hiatal hernia migraine?

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Many: Typical symptoms of a hiatal hernia include the sensation food is stuck in the chest, intermittent chest pain and/or pressure, and feeling full quickly after eating.  This is typocall for a large hernia, and can be diagnosed with an upper GI contrast study and/or upper endoscopy. The only treatment for a hiatal hernia is a surgical procedure. Small hernias typically don't cause symptoms.

Question 9

is a protruding belly button during pregnancy a sign of hernia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is. It may improve after delivery. See a surgeon after delivery.

Question 10

what are the signs of hernia or can you see it?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Symptoms from a hernia can range from no symptoms up to an abdominal wall or groin swelling associated with discomfort or pain. Incarcerated hernias are a suddenly severely painful hernia swelling possibly associated with nausea and vomiting.

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