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15mm embelical hernia

2023-11-22 16:01:04
Sir recently I had done sonography and noticed 15mm embelical hernia which is not noticed or no any symptoms and no pain now...is it required to operate??
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Yes …as defect size is small and u r not having any symptom’s so u can wait… can u see or feel the swelling..do u have any chronic cough or constipation
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Answered2023-12-05 18:26:36

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Better to operate rather than waiting for a complication

Answered2023-11-22 19:09:25

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Better to get operate . Consult online for counselling

Answered2023-11-22 16:11:14

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Currently we can wait & watch. But In near future defect size will increase & definitive treatment for umbilical hernia is surgery.
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Answered2023-11-22 16:10:52

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