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Does Umbilical Hernia Cause Abdominal Pain?

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Posted on Wed, 3 Aug 2016
Question: can a umbilical hernia cause stomach pain ?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (48 minutes later)
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.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (8 minutes later)
nausea, sometimes vomiting, constipation and changes in bowel motions
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (23 minutes later)
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.
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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Does Umbilical Hernia Cause Abdominal 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.