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How Can A Hernia Under The Ribs Be Treated?

I have had a spinal cord stimulator inplanted in my back for cronic pain,which I had done on June 6,2017 they took my staples out,now I have a hernia as they have informed me.Had cat scan with dye on Friday aweek ago it is on my left side under my ribs,the surgeon has been on vacation all week,will see him Monday morning,I am concerned it seems to be getting bigger and man does it hurt,can hardly do anything.Seems like a weard place for hernia.Just havelot of questions I ask the dr. the first time I saw he he acted like it wasn t anything,I am very concerned hope you can help me to feel better thanks Diane Sorry I didn t know I had to pay have no money,guess I will just deal with it,hopefully I can get answers from the surgeon.Thanks anyway good night
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hi,

Your symptoms seem to be related to a hiatal hernia. Most cases of hiatal hernias don't require treatment. The presence of symptoms usually determines treatment.

If you have acid reflux and heartburn, you may be treated with medications or, if those don't work, surgery. I suggest you take antacids and consult a surgeon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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How Can A Hernia Under The Ribs Be Treated?

Hi, Your symptoms seem to be related to a hiatal hernia. Most cases of hiatal hernias don t require treatment. The presence of symptoms usually determines treatment. If you have acid reflux and heartburn, you may be treated with medications or, if those don t work, surgery. I suggest you take antacids and consult a surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi