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Umbilical Hernia?
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Can you check the attached image and confirm if it is a case of umbilical hernia? I'm very obese and currently on weight loss regime but this condition started occurring before I started workout.
Should I lose weight for a year and then get the treatment say after 4-5 months? What do you suggest?
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It looks obstructed umbilical hernia. Do you feel any pain over it? Constipation??
Next Steps
You should visit a general surgeon and get it examined.
Health Tips
You should avoid lifting heavy weights and bending forward. Avoid constipation and puting pressure while defecation.
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First complete yr task of weight loss. Once u achieve your target then think of doing the hernia surgery.
In case u r doing weight lifting then wear an abdominal binder and do exercises.
Obesity and exercise is most common cause of recurrence In case of umbilical hernia.
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Yes its an Umbilical Hernia.
Next Steps
To confirm you need to visit a general surgeon to examine clinically first then confirm by ultrasound.
Health Tips
Reduce weight then go for surgery.But If it starts paining then that might land up in emergency surgery due to obstruction n irreducible nature.
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