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Provide Information On Umbilical Hernia
54 y/o male, oblong vertical protrusion above navel to sternum. Complains of feeling of fullness and discomfort, however not sensitive or tender to the touch. Diagnosed with diverticulosis previously, however not sure if this is related. Web searches indicate possible umbilical hernia, but seeking further info
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
Hi,
What you are explaining seems to be a Divarication of Recti.
A condition involving weakness of the anterior abdominal wall muscles.
It does not usually lead to any problems but can lead to ventral hernias like Epigastric or Umbilical but are unrelated in most cases.
Diverticulosis is also not related to this condition.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
What you are explaining seems to be a Divarication of Recti.
A condition involving weakness of the anterior abdominal wall muscles.
It does not usually lead to any problems but can lead to ventral hernias like Epigastric or Umbilical but are unrelated in most cases.
Diverticulosis is also not related to this condition.
Take care,
Dr Rishi, New Delhi, India.
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