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A member asked:
Does an adult with an umbilical hernia need surgery? or do they usually just let it be?
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It will depend on the size and the symptoms if any. small ones without any symptoms can be observed. Large ones causing symptoms of discomfort, inconvenience . pain - need repair
Answered 3/23/2023
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