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I have tiny fat containing an umbilical hernia picked up on a ct scan. should this be may cause for alarm? the doctor didnt say anything about it to me otherwise. i found out looking at my results online?

Q: i have tiny fat containing an umbilical hernia picked up on a ct scan. should this be may cause for alarm? the doctor didnt say anything about it to me otherwise. i found out looking at my results online?

: No, there is not a reason for alarm.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, there is not a reason for alarm.

Answered 9/4/2022

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A member asked:

I have tiny fat containing an umbilical hernia picked up on a ct scan. should this be may cause for alarm? the doctor didnt say anything about it to me otherwise. i found out looking at my results online?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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