A 60-year-old female asked:
belly button pain from small hernia, what pain medicene will stop the pain?
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Dr. Roy Arnold answered
46 years experience Internal Medicine
Umbilical Hernia: If your umbilical hernia is painful enough to consider taking medication for it, then it requires evaluation by a surgeon for repair. Start with your primary care and ask for referral. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered on Nov 3, 2014
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Dr. Richard Zimon answered
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No reason: why not. "Ventral" hernias are generally benign incidental findings
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