
Suggest Treatment For Umbilical Hernia

Yes, please go to ER asap.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/68 - BMI 42+ - thinks that have developed umbilical hernia - noticeable for a few days - tender - today is Sat - noted the practical problem you have put-in - noted medications ....
Yes, with the history you have given, it is better to go to ER as you will have clinical evaluation, actual examination, Ultrasonography/CT scan to confirm the presence of umbilical hernia and since it is painful to touch, it is necessary to diagnosed whether obstructed or so.
This is very important to know at the earliest.
Please give feedback about the findings.
I hope this answers your query, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.


Thanks
Please post reports.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Since the hernia could be pushed back, you can keep the hernia reduced.
Take rest.
Please that you do not do anything that increase intra-abdominal pressure.
I hope, you do not have coughing or constipation.
Keep posted the progress and post reports.

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