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Have an umbilical hernia , son is now 9yrsold. i get pelvic shocks from time to time and intercourse causes pain in my abdomen. doctor didnt seem to think i needed it to be fixed right now, looking for other recommendations. would like pain to stop?

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Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Hernia with symptoms: Any hernia with symptoms of pain/discomfort should be fixed. It can easily be fixed laparoscopically with 2 small 5mm incisions. You should seek surgical evaluation.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 10/1/2017

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A member asked:

Have an umbilical hernia , son is now 9yrsold. i get pelvic shocks from time to time and intercourse causes pain in my abdomen. doctor didnt seem to think i needed it to be fixed right now, looking for other recommendations. would like pain to stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

Dr Ihle agreed

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