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Does a small umbilical hernia below my belly button need to be fixed? doctor left it go and it hasnt grown substantially or caused any pain?
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If the docs did not act means it might not be of concern. Should you worry then have it repaired. precautions are sudden heavy exertion or lifting very heavy weights
Answered 12/20/2022
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