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Small umbilical hernia
My mom ultrasound done. Report shows There is a small defect noted at umbilicus mesuring 2cms with herniation of omentum and grade 1 fatty liver. What has caused umbilical hernia in her she is 52 years old. She has four csection deliveries in her 20's . Any risk from this hernia
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May be caused due to multiple c sections .consult a surgeon
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Any pain or bowel moment abnormalities immediately consult a surgeon
long standing cough needs to be treat if present.
Avoid straining over stools or lifting heavy weights
Above 2 points increase pressure in abdomen and may cause the hernia to worsen.
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Consultation with a surgeon is advisable
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Detailed Evaluation needed
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Dr. Aman Qureshi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Nagpur
C-section causes abdominal muscles to losen up creating defects in them from which the hernia protrudes. More over 4 C-section had adden up to the defect. Usually there is no risk involed but sometimes there are cases of obstruction or strangulation of hernia.
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