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Question: hi I have a Inguinal hernia on both sides that have been there for years. I now have a naval hernia. none of them really hurt. is it bad to just leave them alone or could something else come from them?
Brief Answer:
better to get operated
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic .
It is better to get operated for inguinal hernia. As time goes on chances are there it increase and intestine slide with it. Later you may start developing pain and complications like obstruction may occur.
Such risk is less with naval hernia. But in same setting when getting operated for inguinal hernia you may get naval hernia operated also .
Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there I would love to help .
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
better to get operated
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic .
It is better to get operated for inguinal hernia. As time goes on chances are there it increase and intestine slide with it. Later you may start developing pain and complications like obstruction may occur.
Such risk is less with naval hernia. But in same setting when getting operated for inguinal hernia you may get naval hernia operated also .
Hope I have answered your query . If any further queries are there I would love to help .
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
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