A member asked:

There anyone you know had diaphragmatic hernia as a teen?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: It is usually diagnosed i babies but it can be missed and discovered later specially if small and a symptomatic.

Answered 10/3/2016

5.9k views

Thank
Dr. Scott Grover answered

Specializes in Surgery

Need more info: Diaphragmatic matic hernia is very broad and covers many different types of hernias. Assuming you mean a hiatal hernia, yes teens can have them. It is not common.

Answered 3/8/2015

5.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

When a boy has diaphragmatic hernia, what does it mean?

11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Cogenital diaphragmatic hernia, can you give me more info?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Which organs get affected when a diaphragmatic hernia occurs?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

When are congenital diaphragmatic hernias typically detected?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: Diaphragmatic hernia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer