Get seen: An umbilical hernia at your age will likey need to be repairedespecially if associated with pain. If your pain is severe now, get seen now!
Answered 9/29/2016
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Hernia repair: The risk/benefit analysis is in favor of surgical repair. Your symptoms are likely related to the hernia, and can progress. If a loop of bowel gets inside the hernia sac, you could have a serious health problem. Okay to get a surgery consult. Take a friend with you. Hernia repair surgery is safe, effective and durable.
Answered 12/9/2013
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