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I have been gaining wt since i got an umbilical hernia. can it cause wt gain?
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No: Your weight gain is NOT related to your umbilical hernia but you may "appear" heavier if the hernia is large!! Get it checked out and repaired ! It can only get worse particularly with pregnancy! Hope this helps Good luck DrZ
Answered 11/22/2014
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No: The most common cause of gaining weight is eating more calories. Hernias, without question, don't cause weight gain. See your primary care provider for a more complete evaluation. Hope this helps!
Answered 1/26/2015
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No: The hernia cannot cause weight gain in and of itself. If it's causing you to exercise less because you're having pain then it could potentially be a secondary effect of the hernia.
Answered 7/6/2015
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