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A member asked:

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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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 4/25/2017

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