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A recent ct scan showed a small fat containing umbilical hernia. how should i approach this? is it something that is routinely operated on? i'm a 31 year old male at 5'9 160 pounds?

Q: a recent ct scan showed a small fat containing umbilical hernia. how should i approach this? is it something that is routinely operated on? i'm a 31 year old male at 5'9 160 pounds?

: If you have no symptoms you need to do nothing. Just have your MD check it on routine visits.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If you have no symptoms you need to do nothing. Just have your MD check it on routine visits.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 5/8/2022

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A member asked:

A recent ct scan showed a small fat containing umbilical hernia. how should i approach this? is it something that is routinely operated on? i'm a 31 year old male at 5'9 160 pounds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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