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A member asked:
I have a minimul umbilical hernia. will i need surgery to heal and if so how long does it take to heal after surgery?
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It depends,4-6 weeks: Small asymptomatic umbilical hernias can be managed individually: watched/expectant, repaired.If you do not plan to move to a undeveloped country, you can wait for either the hernia to get larger or when it starts to bother you to get it fixed.If the hernia is causing some discomfort and/ or you work=out a lot you should consider elective hernia repair. It is low risk and a short recovery(4-6 weeks.
Answered 4/26/2018
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Yes: Yes, the only way to heal an umbilical hernia is by fixing it with surgery. Typically patients have discomfort for 1-2 weeks after surgery. You should not lift anything over 10 lbs. For 6 weeks to prevent recurrence and to help with wound healing.
Answered 10/6/2016
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