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How severe is the pain for an umbilical hernia?
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Depends: size and shape! If small and no mesh needed, is minimal
Answered 9/28/2016
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Painless : Most are painless. If hurting that's a sign you need to see a surgeon for repair. If hurting bad, go to ER
Answered 1/5/2019
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