Question 1

can you wear a support belt when you have a umbilical hernia?

Accepted Answer

My advice is to-: -have it repaired surgically and be done with it. Consult a general surgeon.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

i need some workouts that are safe for diastasis recti with an umbilical hernia. havent had it repaired and dont want to make it worse.

daistasis recti ?

Accepted Answer

Abdominal hernia?: With either an umbilical hernia or diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles with resultant essential hernia) any form of workouts with the possible exception of brisk walking can aggravate the hernias in both locations and make repair more difficult.

Question 5

in what way can i be suer i don't or do have a umbilical hernia without seeing a doctor?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: To be sure see a doctor who is experienced in hernias. It is usually straight forward, but can sometimes be difficult to tell just from exam.

Question 6

i have an umbilical hernia and i have always been able to see it and feel it but now i can't see it or feel it unless i cough is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is very normal.  The defect ("hole") doesn't disappear but the bulge (tissue coming through) may move in and out, making the hernia seem to change in size.  Cough will exacerbate the bulging.  The hernia should be fixed if you are healthy enough for surgery to avoid complications from it.

Question 7

my son, 7 weeks, has a umbilical hernia. does this mean when he was born he wasen't fully developed & how concerned should i be? (stressing already)

Accepted Answer

Normal at birth.: The blood vessels that connect the baby by the cord to the placenta enter/exit through a small opening in the abdominal wall, and after birth, when the blood vessels contract and the cord falls off, the underlying perineum (firm tissue lining the abdominal cavity) contracts to tighten the hole.  Some times this takes months or years.  Until that happens, the skin overlying may bulge = hernia.

Question 8

i have an umbilical hernia, i was meant to have surgery but didn't. i have to fly on 4 days. should i be worried? i'm in a lot of pain

Accepted Answer

Yes, you should be: worried if you are in a lot of pain.  If your pain is related to the hernia, you should not wait to have surgery as pain usually means incarcerated bowel and the failure to release it could lead to bowel death with resulting resection of affected intestine.  Please go to the ER right away.

Question 9

i was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia in august last year. its now worse i can't eat, have fevers, have trouble with my bowels, excruciating pain?

Accepted Answer

See Dr.: With your symptoms as described you should get a clinical exam and the diagnosis/treatment from a dr. Face to face. Good luck.

Question 10

can i do pull ups with umbilical hernia.

Accepted Answer

As tolerated: Activity with an umbilical hernia should be as tolerated by pain and discomfort. If it gets larger, or causes pain, should be ale validated by a general surgeon.

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Can you wear a support belt when you have a umbilical hernia?

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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?

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I need some workouts that are safe for diastasis recti with an umbilical hernia. havent had it repaired and dont want to make it worse. daistasis recti ?

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In what way can i be suer i don't or do have a umbilical hernia without seeing a doctor?

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I have an umbilical hernia and i have always been able to see it and feel it but now i can't see it or feel it unless i cough is that normal?

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My son, 7 weeks, has a umbilical hernia. does this mean when he was born he wasen't fully developed & how concerned should i be? (stressing already)

A member asked:

I have an umbilical hernia, i was meant to have surgery but didn't. i have to fly on 4 days. should i be worried? i'm in a lot of pain

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia in august last year. its now worse i can't eat, have fevers, have trouble with my bowels, excruciating pain?

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Can i do pull ups with umbilical hernia.

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