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Umbilical hernia

2019-07-08 07:27:49
Doctor told to my father is having umbilical hernia.my father umbilical is come outside since 5 years he is not having any problem by this.but doctor say it necessary to treat this.please give suggestion about next treatment.
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It should be operated when it is small otherwise it will keep on enlarging and will lead to complications over months to years.

Answered2019-07-08 08:05:51

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Hernia is protrusion of abdominal contents through any weak area over abdominal wall. The definitive management of any hernia is surgery. Laparoscopic repair with mesh is treatment of choice nowadays
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Answered2019-07-08 07:34:24

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