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A member asked:
Ok so if i have an early stage umbilical hernia, the solution i received from a doctor here was to diet and exercise to lose weight so it can make the hernia go away, but is it ok to exercise if it i feel pain and have discharge? ive been resting?
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Umbilical hernia should not have discharge (exudate) and it should not cause pain unless there is incarcerated bowel. Discharge and pain imply infection.
Answered 7/30/2021
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Diet & exercise help with weight loss (which can make an umbilical hernia less likely to incarcerate- incarceration being a surgical emergency) & have many other health benefits but do not make a hernia “go away” Agree with previous Drs that pain & discharge are NOT normal with umbilical hernia & should be evaluated
Answered 7/30/2021
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