What are the consequences of an umbilical hernia in men?

May get incarcerated: If hernia is not repaired may get incarcerated , bigger the hernia higher the dances of bowel or omentum get stuck inside and cause complications.

Pain: There is always the risk that some of your intra-abdominal contents will become trapped in the hernia. If fat gets caught, this can cause pain. If intestine gets caught, this can cause bowel obstruction with nausea, vomiting, and pain. Eventually, this can lead to your intestine bursting, which can be life threatening.

Variable : Untreated, the hernia could get larger, or become incarcerated, which could lead to complications with repair, or require emergency care. While this could be serious, the chance it happens is probably very low. Having said that, it is also unpredictable. See a general surgeon for more info.

Often nothing : Can often leave it alone. Especially if small and not painful. May remain stable for years. If enlarging or causing pain get it fixed.