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Umbrical Hernia Has Been Bleeding. Have Heart Problems, Cold And Shaking All Day. Should I Be Worried?
for the last 3 mornings my umbrical hernia has been bleeding i mean as if my stomach was sliced open its really frighting me now i was rushed to A + E then put on a surgical ward ready to have an op but the aniestitis cancel the op as i have heart problems + was discharged this morning again at home it took me nearly 40 minutes to stop the bleeding 3 bath towels ive been cold and shaking all day i,m scared the same thing will happen again in the morning as thats when the bleeding starts after ive been a sleep for the night thank you for any advice you can give me
Fri, 22 Nov 2013
Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Firstly, I am not aware about the severity of heart problems. Surgical repair of umbilical hernia does not take a long time. Probably, your heart condition is too advance for the anesthetist to take risk.
Under the circumstances, a tight sterile dressing, a course of antibiotics to take care of infection, if any, and prevention of cough/constipation (which can tear the gap more) would suffice.
Since, you are likely to have re-bleeds or other serious complications (though uncommon), surgical repair must be carried out at the earliest, once your heart status is fully stabilized on medication and, the anesthetist is willing to take the risk, with your consent.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he agree with me.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Firstly, I am not aware about the severity of heart problems. Surgical repair of umbilical hernia does not take a long time. Probably, your heart condition is too advance for the anesthetist to take risk.
Under the circumstances, a tight sterile dressing, a course of antibiotics to take care of infection, if any, and prevention of cough/constipation (which can tear the gap more) would suffice.
Since, you are likely to have re-bleeds or other serious complications (though uncommon), surgical repair must be carried out at the earliest, once your heart status is fully stabilized on medication and, the anesthetist is willing to take the risk, with your consent.
Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he agree with me.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” rating to my answer, to encourage all doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Fond regards and have a nice day
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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