what kind of doctor fixes umbilical hernias?

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What kind of doctor should I see to diagnose belly button pain that could be an umbilical hernia?

Answer 1

General Surgeons: All general surgeons have extensive training in hernia repair during their residency. Umbilical hernias are one of the most common operations performed by general surgeons. This may be done with or without mesh depending on the size of the hernia, the size of the patient, the activity level of the patient, and their overall health.

Answer 2

General Surgeon: Usually a general surgeon. Plastic surgeons will sometimes perform a repair when it is part of another plastic surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck.

Answer 3

Some are.: Hernias develop due to weak points in the abdominal wall. Many of these form as "birth defects" during fetal life without any clear hereditary component. Others may develop due to an inherited weakness in the way collagen crosslinks. Still others may form following trauma such as a surgical incision.

Answer 4

Yes, in women.: In general, hernias are much more common in men than women (these are typically groin or inguinal hernias); however, femoral hernias are more common in women. Likewise, it is more common to have a hernia on one side rather than both, but "double" hernias do occur in about 10% of people who have a hernia on one side.

Answer 5

No: Bilateral inguinal are common. Femoral less so but still happen.

Answer 6

Yes: A sports hernia is a much more significant injury than a standard run-of-the-mill inguinal (groin) hernia. The damage is usually much more significant. I have seen several of these during my career and they are very difficult to fix properly. Nerves tend to be damaged, floor of the inguinal canal instead of being weakened is torn, and the sports hernia can encompass several layers instead of one.

Answer 7

Yes, but: Sports hernia is an ill defined entity usually used to describe groin pain in an athlete with or without a hernia. The term athletic pubalgia is probably a better term to be used. Additionally, since there is no uniform diagnosis, treatment types are not uniform, and include surgical and non surgical options depending on the specific case. See someone that specializes in sports hernias.

Answer 8

Yes: The size of a hernia varies by the location of the hernia (groin, belly button, etc) and the size of the patient. However, regardless of these variables, a fist-sized hernia is large and should be repaired sooner rather than later.

Answer 9

What's normal?: Hernias of any size are not normal, and the size can refer to the hole in the abdominal wall, or the lump under the skin that represents the abdominal contents protruding through the hole. In general, larger lumps and holes are more difficult to repair than smaller ones, so you should at lease see a general surgeon for a consultation to get more info about your unique case.

Answer 10

Can push it back in: A hernia is when abdominal contents protrude through a weakness or "hole" in the abdominal wall muscles. A hernia is called "reducible" when its contents can be pushed back into the abdominal cavity. This can occur either spontaneously or with manual pressure.

Answer 11

Can push it back in: A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall through which the inner layer of the abdominal cavity may stretch through to create a sac. Intraabdominal organs such as the intestine may push through the hole and enter the sac. This sac and its contents may be "pushed back" into the abdominal cavity by gentle pressure, often aided by laying down.

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