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How Will I Know If I Have Umbilical Hernia?
My appendix burst and I had to have surgery. The incision is from my belly button to my groin. I definitely have and umbilical hernia. but my lower abs protrude. I cant tell if i m just fat or I have a hernia. It doesn t hurt. How will I know? After one surgery I thought I had a hernia but the it was just tenting .
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
Dear patient!
This Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, Gaya, Bihar,India answering your query.
As far as I understand from four account ,you have in incisional hernia not an umbilical hernia. You should undergo a laparoscopic repair.If the facilities of a laparoscopic repair is not available near by, an open repair with mesh plasty is good alternative.
The treatment is a bit complicated as there is a slight risk of infection and recurrence . Tell doctor to take care of these.
Thank you!
This Dr. Rajiv Ranjan, Gaya, Bihar,India answering your query.
As far as I understand from four account ,you have in incisional hernia not an umbilical hernia. You should undergo a laparoscopic repair.If the facilities of a laparoscopic repair is not available near by, an open repair with mesh plasty is good alternative.
The treatment is a bit complicated as there is a slight risk of infection and recurrence . Tell doctor to take care of these.
Thank you!
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