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Small umblical hernia
Recently I was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia small reducible. Normal sonography. And had hypoparathyroidism following total thyroidectomy. What should I do? wait and watch is the right approach?
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Wait and watch approach is best at present. If swelling increase in size or persistence pain at umbilicus kindly consult general surgeon for physical examination
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Small reducible and asymptomatic hernia can be conserved. But if the defect is large or you have symptoms, then better to get operated.
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