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Umbilical / Navel Bulge
Hi I have developed bulge in my Navel.
Bulge is like Bulb.
It was smaller, gradually became slightly bigger.
No pain or any other complications, but it's now like extra organ in my navel
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Hello,
You are likely to have an umbilical hernia. If it is not bothering you much, you can wait and watch. A safe bet would be to get an ultrasound abdomen and consult a general surgeon. You will be given the option of either a laparoscopic or open hernia repair. Ideally a mesh needs to be placed to prevent recurrence.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Dr.Sunay N.Bhat
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Hi!
There is only truth with hernia: it grows!
With time your hernia will become bigger because of the pull of the abdominal muscles.
A smaller hernia is relatively easy to fix. Larger the hernial defect, the likely chance of morbidity and recurrence increases.
Being a hernia specialist I understand the implications of it.
Next Steps
Consult a general surgeon or a hernia specialist, if available in your city
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