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I have a tiny fat 3mm unbiblical hernia below belly button was picked up on ct scan of a previous hernia. should i be worried or bothered it will grow? doc didnt say anything?

Q: i have a tiny fat 3mm unbiblical hernia below belly button was picked up on ct scan of a previous hernia. should i be worried or bothered it will grow? doc didnt say anything?

: If asymptomatic this size incidental hernia can be observed and there is a high chance will not cause any problems. That is why your doc did not say anything. A followup exam onc in a while is enough.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If asymptomatic this size incidental hernia can be observed and there is a high chance will not cause any problems. That is why your doc did not say anything. A followup exam onc in a while is enough.

Answered 9/10/2022

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A member asked:

I have a tiny fat 3mm unbiblical hernia below belly button was picked up on ct scan of a previous hernia. should i be worried or bothered it will grow? doc didnt say anything?

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