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Having small supraumbilical hernia size 10.4mm contains fatty tissue with bowel just at valsalva on us exam only,i'm overweight why sometimes it causes discomfort?what is the best mangment other than surgery (as lifestyle changes and others)?
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Hernia is an anatomical defect. While losing weight etc might help it will not change that. Lose weight,avoid heavy lifting or straining and whe in good shape have it treated surgically. Good luck.
Answered 10/16/2022
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