Question 1

having lower stomach pain and lower back pain.  cat scan shows spina bifida occults at s1 level and fat containing umbilical hernia 1.2 cm in diameter.  are these serious issues.  would this explain stom pain and back pain?

Accepted Answer

I doubt: The CT findings look like incidental findings. Spinal bifida oculta indicates defect in the bones around the spinal cord, if there is no other coexisting abnormality otherwise it would not cause any of the pains. The back pain may be like anybody else without spinal bifida oculta. Fat in umbilical hernia also is not the cause of your abdominal pain and neither defect is concerning to me.

Question 2

i had umbilical hernia repair about 5 years ago. since i've had worrsoning stomach pains and bowel issues. no one seems to want to investigate. ?

Accepted Answer

Chronic constipation: A bowel regimen may help. The goal is two soft bowel movements daily. Water and juices up to 1.5 liters daily, fiber tablets, laxatives (milk of magnesium or miralax), stool softeners, probiotics, and walking are all non-prescription things you can use for your bowel regimen. If you have fever or vomiting, or if your symptoms persist with your bowels regulated, then get evaluated.

Question 3

what is causing my stomach pain? ive had it for 3 days along with chills/loss of appetite. im having normal bowel movement. no blood. i do have an umbilical hernia i feel discomfort when taking deep breaths/moving. stomach is sensitive when touched?

Accepted Answer

: If one in her 20's has moderate tummy pain, but is normally in good health and is not pregnant, possibilities include: appendicitis (usually lower R tummy), gallstone (usually upper R tummy), kidney stone (very painful), constipation (crampy), tumor, intestinal infection, etc...  A person with 3 day's of pain can get a doctor's examination to be sure it is not something serious, like a gallstone.

Question 4

can you have stomach fat or lipo done at the time of hernia repair surgeries?  port site and incisional umbilical hernia?

Accepted Answer

No: Your surgeon can explain why.

Question 5

two weeks after my umbilical hernia repair my stomach seems a bit high can i wear a belly band since i can't do any exercise right now.

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: "belly bands" are a bad idea in general, and especially after surgery. Nobody should use them!

Question 6

does umbilical hernia cause stomach to indent?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical hernia: Usually sticks out at belly button area and usually will not cause your abdomen to indent.  Show it to your doctor to be sure.

Question 7

i have a umbilical hernia.last night after laying on stomach when i awoke my hernia had moved and belly button was sunk in. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Pressure: Pressure can cause hernia to retract.  Hernia is not a problem unless it gets stuck out, swells, and is tender- especially if followed by vomiting.  Otherwise size and presence of hernia is not important but you may want to have it repaired for esthetic reasons and to be sure that you never have complications.

Question 8

i had the hernia mesh put in for a double hernia in 2005. now it has balled up in my groin and twisted in my stomach from a umbilical hernia. ?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: We don't know what you mean by the hernia mesh has boiled up in your groin and twisted in stomach.It does not make any sence.If you have pain,swelling in groin or in abdomen,consult your doctor to find out what is going on

Question 9

i need advice from a peidetrician. his got a umbilical hernia on his stomach. its doesn't hurt but its abit big. just worried. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

How old: With this issue umbi hernias are common in the newborns &amp; big is a relative term (how big). Most self correct as the kid develops more tone in their belly muscles, usually by age 2. Black female infants are more likely to need surgical correction than white or Asians of either gender.There is slight chance the hernia gets trapped needing  immediate surgery but the risk can be determined by exam.

Question 10

small fat containg umbilcal hernia. can it be the reason for my stomach pain its real moderate with nausea  two days hurts . went to er no help?

Accepted Answer

Likely not: Umbilical hernias are common and most do not cause symptoms. Usually symptoms arise if bowel get caught within hernia causing a blockage but this should be apparent  with severe pain and swelling at hernia site and symptoms of bowel obstruction with nausea and vomiting.

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Having lower stomach pain and lower back pain. cat scan shows spina bifida occults at s1 level and fat containing umbilical hernia 1.2 cm in diameter. are these serious issues. would this explain stom pain and back pain?

A member asked:

I had umbilical hernia repair about 5 years ago. since i've had worrsoning stomach pains and bowel issues. no one seems to want to investigate. ?

A member asked:

What is causing my stomach pain? ive had it for 3 days along with chills/loss of appetite. im having normal bowel movement. no blood. i do have an umbilical hernia i feel discomfort when taking deep breaths/moving. stomach is sensitive when touched?

A member asked:

Can you have stomach fat or lipo done at the time of hernia repair surgeries? port site and incisional umbilical hernia?

A member asked:

Two weeks after my umbilical hernia repair my stomach seems a bit high can i wear a belly band since i can't do any exercise right now.

A member asked:

Does umbilical hernia cause stomach to indent?

A member asked:

I have a umbilical hernia.last night after laying on stomach when i awoke my hernia had moved and belly button was sunk in. what should i do?

A member asked:

I had the hernia mesh put in for a double hernia in 2005. now it has balled up in my groin and twisted in my stomach from a umbilical hernia. ?

A member asked:

I need advice from a peidetrician. his got a umbilical hernia on his stomach. its doesn't hurt but its abit big. just worried. what should i do?

A member asked:

Small fat containg umbilcal hernia. can it be the reason for my stomach pain its real moderate with nausea two days hurts . went to er no help?

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