Does Umbilical Hernia Cause Abdominal Pain?
Question: can a umbilical hernia cause stomach pain ?
Brief Answer:
Can cause pain if there is obstruction or strangulation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Can umbilical hernia cause stomach pain?
Yes, it can cause stomach pain if the following situation occurs:
- Obstructed hernia
- Strangulation of the hernia contents.
But it is also necessary to see for the other signs and symptoms.
May I please know if there are other symptoms than pain alone like nausea, vomiting, bloating (distention), constipation or change in bowel habits?
I hope this answers your query, please give feedback and also ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Can cause pain if there is obstruction or strangulation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Can umbilical hernia cause stomach pain?
Yes, it can cause stomach pain if the following situation occurs:
- Obstructed hernia
- Strangulation of the hernia contents.
But it is also necessary to see for the other signs and symptoms.
May I please know if there are other symptoms than pain alone like nausea, vomiting, bloating (distention), constipation or change in bowel habits?
I hope this answers your query, please give feedback and also ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
nausea, sometimes vomiting, constipation and changes in bowel motions
Brief Answer:
Must go for clinical evaluation and investigations ASAP
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your short feedback.
If you have the aforementioned symptoms, I would advise you the following:
Clinical evaluation and examination by a General Surgeon so that further investigations for assistance in confirmation of the diagnosis and plan for further treatment can be done to get an earliest diagnosis and treatment.
Must go for clinical evaluation and investigations ASAP
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your short feedback.
If you have the aforementioned symptoms, I would advise you the following:
Clinical evaluation and examination by a General Surgeon so that further investigations for assistance in confirmation of the diagnosis and plan for further treatment can be done to get an earliest diagnosis and treatment.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj