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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of An Umbilical Hernia
Question: I have developed an extension of the muscle down the center of my stomach.
I also have a hernia.
Is this recti?
Should I be concerned. My stomach is bloated also
I also have a hernia.
Is this recti?
Should I be concerned. My stomach is bloated also
Brief Answer:
It sounds like you may have an umbilical hernia.
Detailed Answer:
If the bulging is in the center of your abdomen, it may be an umbilical hernia.
Umbilical hernias are not an emergency situation unless you also have:
-nausea, vomiting, or bowel obstruction
-there is a great deal of pain
-the area cannot be pushed in manually, even momentarily
You can support the herniated area with a truss, corset, or compression dressing. Or you can see a general surgeon about repairing it (or for consultation and to follow it).
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
It sounds like you may have an umbilical hernia.
Detailed Answer:
If the bulging is in the center of your abdomen, it may be an umbilical hernia.
Umbilical hernias are not an emergency situation unless you also have:
-nausea, vomiting, or bowel obstruction
-there is a great deal of pain
-the area cannot be pushed in manually, even momentarily
You can support the herniated area with a truss, corset, or compression dressing. Or you can see a general surgeon about repairing it (or for consultation and to follow it).
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information or clarification.
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