A member asked:

My dad has an encapsulated abdominal hernia, is dangerous this condition? he take aspirin every day for coagulated problem

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes some risk: There is always a danger getting incarceration , possible strangulation of gut. Speak to your doctor if it is ' encapsulated ' it may not be hernia lipoma etc , if it is if yu are medically clear get it fixed .

Answered 2/5/2016

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Vague question: Does this carry a high Mortality rate...NO. Nevertheless, for comfort sake it should be repaired.

Answered 5/16/2017

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