Question 1

what are the consequences of an umbilical hernia in men?

Accepted Answer

May get incarcerated: If hernia is not repaired may get incarcerated  , bigger the hernia higher the dances of bowel or omentum get stuck inside and cause complications.

Question 2

umbilical hernia: is it possible for men to get them or is it only women?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Umbilical hernias are seen in both

Question 3

what symptoms does having an umbilical hernia cause?

Accepted Answer

: Usually just a bulge. If ther is pain in the area then it has to be checked to see if any content of the abdomen is caught in it

Question 4

have umbilical surgery i think i have umbilical hernia again what are the symptoms?

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Pain and lump: The symptoms would be similar to what you had before the operation. Not all symptoms or even lumps are indicative of recurrence. See your surgeon for an exam, and possibly testing to make sure.

Question 5

whats the cause of a man getting a very small umbilical hernia and pancreatitis. also has covid.  needs surgery per dr?

Accepted Answer

: You've described a patient with 3 separate conditions, COVID, pancreatitis and an umbilical hernia requiring surgery.  There is really not information to guide you expect that if the surgery is in regards to pancreatitis, it may be because the patient is having severe pancreatitis with abscess or infection in the abdomen that require surgical management.  Please circle back to the physician.

Question 6

is it possible to have a hiatal hernia aswel as an umbilical hernia. i've been diagnosed with an umbilical, but also have symptoms of a hiatal hernia?

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Yes: Yes it is possible to have both. Typically however, only large hiatal hernias cause symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty eating, shortness if breath, reflux, and anemia. An upper GI contrast study can help with that diagnosis.

Question 7

i have a small umbilical hernia & i have to get my gallbladder taken out. is it safe to have the symptoms with the hernia?  & can they see my ovaries too?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is very common to have a small umbilical hernia repaired at the same time you have a laparoscopic gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy). It is not a routine practice to examine ovaries during gallbladder surgery, however, it is technically possible. Have this discussion with your surgeon. He/she may want to have a gynecologist available.

Question 8

can an umbilical hernia repair rupture a few weeks after surgery? if so, what are the symptoms?  it has been 3 weeks and i am afraid to affect it.

Accepted Answer

Umbilical Hernia: The common symptoms of ruptured umbilical hernia repair are abdominal pain, bleeding , swelling around that area or bleeding. If you suspect, please call or see your surgeon.

Question 9

i have been diagnosed with an umbilical hernia and i want to know what symptoms i should monitor and if/when i should see a doctor for surgery. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Umbilical swelling: that will not resolve, is discolored, is enlarging or hard.is a good time to revisit your physician.

Question 10

does tiny fat containing an umbilical hernia picked up on a ct scan i had done cause for concerns? do they cause any symptoms? the doctor didnt say anything about it during test. been 3 yrs now?

Accepted Answer

: Many people have this as an incidental finding. If there are no signs and symptoms nothing needs to be done. Just be careful about lifting heavy objects and sudden strains.

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What are the consequences of an umbilical hernia in men?

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Umbilical hernia: is it possible for men to get them or is it only women?

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What symptoms does having an umbilical hernia cause?

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Have umbilical surgery i think i have umbilical hernia again what are the symptoms?

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Whats the cause of a man getting a very small umbilical hernia and pancreatitis. also has covid. needs surgery per dr?

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Is it possible to have a hiatal hernia aswel as an umbilical hernia. i've been diagnosed with an umbilical, but also have symptoms of a hiatal hernia?

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I have a small umbilical hernia & i have to get my gallbladder taken out. is it safe to have the symptoms with the hernia? & can they see my ovaries too?

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Can an umbilical hernia repair rupture a few weeks after surgery? if so, what are the symptoms? it has been 3 weeks and i am afraid to affect it.

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I have been diagnosed with an umbilical hernia and i want to know what symptoms i should monitor and if/when i should see a doctor for surgery. thanks?

A member asked:

Does tiny fat containing an umbilical hernia picked up on a ct scan i had done cause for concerns? do they cause any symptoms? the doctor didnt say anything about it during test. been 3 yrs now?

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