A member asked:

With an umbilical hernia would it kill to be doing like arch backs and back bends? would it stil out around the belly button?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Umbilical Hernia: If you umbilical hernia has any pain you need to have this surgically repaired. Please get to the doctor if this hernia is painful.

Answered 3/25/2014

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Likely no: An umbilical hernia is a weakness of the abdominal wall at the umbilical region. Bending activities will likely have no affect on the hernia. A hernia will naturally cause a lump or bulge at the hernia site. See a doctor for an examination before doing excess exercises.

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