Question 1

does an adult with an umbilical hernia need surgery? or do they usually just let it be?

Accepted Answer

: It will depend on the size and the symptoms if any. small ones without any symptoms can be observed. Large ones causing symptoms of discomfort, inconvenience . pain - need repair

Question 2

how can a dr tell if a umbilical hernia is strangualted in a adult?

Accepted Answer

Pain, tendernesss: and redness about the hernia.  Possibly skin discoloration due to gangrene of the bowel

Question 3

alternate treatments for umbilical hernia in adults?

Accepted Answer

Operation: It's either an operation or observation. Different techniques for operation depend on your symptoms, physical exam, size if hernia defect and sac, obesity, previous operations at that location, diastasis recti, medical history, your goals, and surgeon experience. See a general surgeon for a consult to find out more. Good luck!

Question 4

can an adult umbilical hernia cause issue with the bladder?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Unless you have a patent urachal-duct leaking urine out of your umbilicus

Question 5

what are the causes for an umbilical hernia to develop in an adult? after doing sit ups a few months ago, it developed.. underlying causes for uh?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal pressure: All abdominal wall hernias are aggravated by factors that increase intra-abdominal pressure such as chronic constipation, chronic cough, or chronic straining with urination. They occur at points of weakness in the abdominal wall fascia. These points of weakness are most commonly congenital such as umbilical hernia but can be post surgical as well.

Question 6

what are the long term problems of adult umbilical hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Incarceration: Most of the time very small umbilical hernias will not cause any  trauble, how ever always a chance of getting incarcerated , especially  2   cm  or more size, elective surgery is a simple procedure.

Question 7

what does it mean when adult has umbilical hernia and doc found pieces of bowel?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall (weakness) in which there is intestines of omentum under the skin
When one repairs this hernia you incise the skin, push the intestines back into the abdominal cavity and either close the fascia or place a piece of mesh to hold them in.

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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