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I had umbilical hernia surgery yesterday and the surgeon lacerated my gallbladder and had to remove it. Is the a common problem in laparoscopic surgery to fix a hernia?

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Nothing to worry about I want your detailed history..  I don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem. I will try my best to treat you. Some questions I might ask that ...  Read More

Our daughter is of 4years..she is having lower abdominal hernia...should we go for laparoscopic surgery...

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HELLO, IF ANY LAPROSCOPIC SURGEON READY TO DO THIS AT THIS AGE U CAN GO FOR IT.OK ...  Read More

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My father is 60 yrs had laparoscopic surgery of bilingual hernia 10 days before. He has 3 bandage on his stomach , one of the bandage at his umbilical cord has some black colour on it but no discharge of any liquid. What should i do he has appointment on coming Sunday for dressing of bandages? Wait till Sunday or consultant the hospital where the s

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Send snap on private chat now . After examination ll let you u know accordingly, emergency needed or can wait. Chat online for consultation and treatment ...  Read More

Hi I want to know if I can climb stairs after umbilical hernia mesh repair surgery

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How long was the repair done.. And what is the condition of stitches..send me the pic ...  Read More

My husband undergone laparoscopic hernia surgery on last Saturday... He s on dolo 650 after discharge from hospital.. but today he is having fever again... Is it anything to worry ... He is having severe cough also...m worried pls someone help

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Cough cab be due to General anaesthesia. But post operative fever needs further evaluation. Post operative severe cough in hernia patients can lead to recurrence. ...  Read More

Is there any way to perform umbilical hernia surgery without using mesh, And what kind of procedures and implants that can be used. Will there be any discomfort post surgery, if used mesh or any other implants?

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Yes. We can umbilical hernia surgery without mesh if defect less than 3 CMS. Mesh reenforcement decrease s recurrence if larger defect size of hernia ...  Read More

Why does oxygen required after undergone open surgery for umbilical hernia? Is it common patient feel less energy after surgery.

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Yes, it's common ...  Read More

Can I request intravenally administered antibiotics instead of orally administered antibiotics for an umbilical hernia surgery in Ontario Canada?

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HELLO, INTRAVENOUS INJECTION GIVES BETTER RESULTS, SO YOU CAN REQUEST YOUR DOCTOR. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

Hello I even wanted to ask if I can conceive after my umbilical hernia mesh repair surgery and climb stairs after the surgery bcoz now it's been 8 months and I want to start my exercises so can I start pls let me know thanku so much

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Considering your age and previous surgery it is advisable not to conceive as it will be very risky, you can start light exercises and don't overstrain as it can cause a relapse. ...  Read More

My mother, 61y, weight- 54 kg has been diagnosed with umbilical hernia (usg report attached). Currently there is no pain. Does she need to go for surgery? If yes, what type of surgery will be good- laparoscopic or normal?

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Have to go for surgery.. either of ...  Read More

Hi, Somthing from inside of 2 months old baby's belly button started protruding. It was initially little pink but now has turned brown. Attached the photo with this post. Is it Umbilical Hernia or Umbilical Granuloma?

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Need physical consultation and USG abdomen ...  Read More

My mother fell down due to high sugar like it peaked to 400. She got severe pain below the chest area. And in ultrasound scan- it showed umbilical hernia defect omentum size 1.5 cm. And in ct scan- rib fracture which is hairline but nothing to worry now she is on controlled diet and she seems to be fine with fracture andall as she is resting now, b

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Small umbilical hernia (1.5 cm, only fat) is not an emergency if she has no pain or swelling now. Surgery is not mandatory immediately, it can be planned later once sugar is well controlled. For now: ...  Read More

I have 10cm divarication and umbilical hernia 3cm after child birth. I have been advised to go for divarication+ hernia correction by abdominoplasty. I do not want to go for a very big surgery and want to get my hernia repaired. Is it not possible to only repair the hernia laparoscopically (and not open surgery) and leave divarication as it is? Wi

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Yes, laparoscopic repair of the umbilical hernia alone is possible, leaving diastasis recti untreated. However, wide divarication increases recurrence risk. Core-strengthening exercises can improve m ...  Read More

My gynaecologist suggest me micro surgery after 1 year of c section. I send my report here suggest me what I do. Due to labour pain my uterus scar is also ruptured, but my doctor carefully handle my situation. Baby and uterus both are safe. Now my baby 9 months old . Is it safe again micro surgery for umbilical hernia. This is my report.

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Microsurgery is less useful if defect is very large in this W3 means defect is large so that may be recurrence after microsurgery due to inadequate defect closure by microsurgery and if your weight is ...  Read More

I have 9mm of umbilical hernia,does I need to go with surgery,please kindly give a suggestion for my question

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I had recently cesarean delivery 6 months ago.i had umbilical hernia of 2.2cm and perennial fat coming out and the hernia .shall I try for next pregnacy or go for hernia surgery first than plan for next pregnancy

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you can go for surgery now ...  Read More

I got delivered 5 months ago my navel is paining .what r the causes for it .when I got ultrasound scan there is no umbilical hernia in scan but recently bulge is coming out

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My sister's baby who is 9 months old suddenly seeing a small umbilical hernia. Baby was having severe constipation before that. Let me know if that will subside with time..

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Greetings usually it will settle down on it's down but consult a doctor ...  Read More

I delivered my first baby on May 2025 but after 1.5 months i got diagnosed with umbilical hernia 1cm and is painless no symptoms shown Wanted to know if it’s common in post pregnancy and how to take care of the same When there is any need of surgery ?

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Consult please. ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Madam, Here I am attaching my abdomen report. Last 3years I have been facing a little bit of swelling beside the belly button. Nowadays, I am facing a little bit of pain in the stomach beside the belly button. So I consulted my Gynecologist she told me to get an abdominal scan, which found that small umbilical hernia of 1cm. My doctor said

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Visit a surgeon for examination www.drgandhi.org ...  Read More

USG has shown that am having 2cm hernia for my umbilical cord ...that means am having umbilical hernia...is it dangerous??...surgery is mandatory or not... Can you please suggest precautions or else can I use hernia belt

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Treatment is surgery ...  Read More

I have left inguinal hernia measuring 1.1 cm with herniation of mesentric fat (on coughing) no sonographic evidence of obstruction or strangulation seen.do i have a need for surgery or is it curable without surgery?

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Surgery www.drgandhi.org ...  Read More

Hernia stomach Some pain occurs occasionally. Wish to remove thru surgery. Needs advise and medical assistance

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Which hernia? ...  Read More

I just got detected with 0.7 cm umbilical hernia in annual health check up. I do regular exercises. Can I continue exercises? Do I have to go for a surgery?

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult ...  Read More

As m 10week pregnant and also having umbilical hernia after gall bladder operation is it effect my pregnancy.. need to surgery now or after dlvry my baby.. pleaae suggest no pain on hernia..

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A small, uncomplicated umbilical hernia during pregnancy typically doesn't require immediate surgical intervention. Surgery is only recommended during pregnancy if the hernia becomes: Incarcerated (t ...  Read More

I am 4 months postpartum and have developed Diastasis recti along with umbilical hernia after normal delivery . Divarication is quite large along the entire length and I still look like 5-6 months pregnant. The size of the hernia is 4 cm. Can only the hernia be repaired with mesh without treating divarication by abdominoplasty? Is it possible to g

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Yes it’s possible ...  Read More

I'm 33 year old I undergone laproscopic hybrid ipom plus surgery 3 weeks back..can I sit on floor and can do all household activities?? Is there will be any problem because of the mesh? And Is there any chance of reoccurance of hernia??? Pls guide me

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Not advisable, post operative 4-6 weeks not to sit on floor. ...  Read More

Hi Dr, my father (64) had his hernia laparoscopic surgery both sides last year dec. Initially there was lil swelling which dr also mentioned it will subside in few weeks. Past 9 months now there is abdominal/stomach swelling n visible more we feel.. Is this normal? 1. How long does it take to heal or swelling to subside? 2. Possible cause for the

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Well please get an ultrasound of the swelling if it’s already 9 months .. thanks ...  Read More

Hi Docs 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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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 ...  Read More

I have an umbilical hernia now from 6 years since my first pregnancy and while I was getting the size of it checked during an ultrasound they found two gallstones as well. The size of the umbilical hernia is approximately 33.9 mm (transverse) x 23.3 mm (anteroposterior). The midline defect measures ~22.5 mm (craniocaudally) and 21.5 mm (tra

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Yr surgeon has given u a perfect option. It’s not that suture will affect pregnancy , but a second pregnancy will lead to high chances of recurrence in hernia and gallbladder should be operated before ...  Read More

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