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Im 64 and in good shape. an ultrasound yesterday showed a fatty umbilical hernia (no bowel). i have no pain and hardly notice the slight bulge in my belly button. its gone when i lay down. should i stop lifting weights and get a surgical consult?

Q: im 64 and in good shape. an ultrasound yesterday showed a fatty umbilical hernia (no bowel). i have no pain and hardly notice the slight bulge in my belly button. its gone when i lay down. should i stop lifting weights and get a surgical consult?

: With the strain of weight training, an umbilical hernia may enlarge and allow segments of bowel to enter the hernia sac, so a surgical consult will be a safe alternative to having complications from continued weight training.

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With the strain of weight training, an umbilical hernia may enlarge and allow segments of bowel to enter the hernia sac, so a surgical consult will be a safe alternative to having complications from continued weight training.

Answered 8/10/2023

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A member asked:

Im 64 and in good shape. an ultrasound yesterday showed a fatty umbilical hernia (no bowel). i have no pain and hardly notice the slight bulge in my belly button. its gone when i lay down. should i stop lifting weights and get a surgical consult?

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