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A member asked:
Are there signs that you need to have an umbilical hernia fixed? i have heard they rarely become incarcerated. no pain leave it alone?
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Treat adult: Umbilical hernias in children usually resolve by 18 months. In adults they are not common and repair is recommended. For adults being overweight or having had multiple pregnancies increases the risk of developing a hernia.
Answered 11/17/2014
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