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Does tiny fat containing an umbilical hernia need to be fixed? not in pain nor can see anything. was picked up on my abdominal ct scan when i went thru an appendectomy?

Q: does tiny fat containing an umbilical hernia need to be fixed? not in pain nor can see anything. was picked up on my abdominal ct scan when i went thru an appendectomy?

: If you don't ever have related symptoms and the defect is small, I wouldn't worry about it. If your daily activities involve lifting heavy materials that would put stress on your abdomen and potentially make the hernia expand, I might consider it.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

If you don't ever have related symptoms and the defect is small, I wouldn't worry about it. If your daily activities involve lifting heavy materials that would put stress on your abdomen and potentially make the hernia expand, I might consider it.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 9/4/2022

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A member asked:

Does tiny fat containing an umbilical hernia need to be fixed? not in pain nor can see anything. was picked up on my abdominal ct scan when i went thru an appendectomy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh agreed

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