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Is surgery last option for umbilical pilonidal sinus?? I am having this problem since last two years.

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Hi Pilonidal disease or Pilonidal sinus is common but umbelical Pilonidal sinus is a rare occurrence. Male have more disposed to get this than female. Sorry to hear that you have got this. Conserva ...  Read More

I have pilonidal sinus and umbilical hernia. Can surgery be performed for both in one day?? Which surgery method will be good for pilonidal sinus and umbilical hernia for no recurrence?

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Depends upon operating surgeon but yes can be done For umbilical hernia lap hernioplasty or open hernioplasty is best ...  Read More

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I am suffering from umbilical sinus from last 2 months.last 3 days m having swellon above my umbilical chord.please suggest what type of sonography do i need to do now

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A color Doppler is advised to diagnose you problem. ...  Read More

I have a history of Recurrent discharge (to be precise 3 times till now) from Umbilicus from last one year and every time it treated with Antibiotics . When last time it happen (1 month back) I had treated with Antibiotics and completely recovered from discharge. Surgeon asked for the MRI and in report it come out as "There is a thin umbilical sinu

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Hi there! Yes with homeopathic medicines, can close the sinus. You may need to take medicines for atleast 3 months to get it closed. ...  Read More

I am suffering from umbilical sinus last 2 months. Now there is swelling in my stomach above umbilical chord.which type of sonography needs to be done .please suggest.

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Hi I was experiencing foul smell from my belly button. I met a doctor and he suggested for USG where it was diagnosed with Umbilical Sinus. The doctor prescribed me with Ciplox TZ for 5 days and asked to clean with Dettol. I have taken doses for 2 days now but the smell is persistent and it's not going away. I don't feel any pain but if pressed it

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

I have umbilical sinus infection at navel region, 5 years ago it's formed and with hydrogen peroxide solution and tbact ointment it's completely cured, but suddenly from last 1 month once again small watery discharge happening from the navel and stitching like pain sometimes and sometimes itching from inside happening. Day time almost no discharge

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Hi doctor, I am having a pus discharge in umbilical. Nd pain...i have done Withultra sound city scan nd every thing blood test pus test... In that i got like 3 CM tract is arising on the muscle.. What is the solution??

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Have to go for surgery. That tract have to excise ...  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

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

Advice me on recovery days for pilonidal sinus surgery. Can I start working from how many days after surgery.

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On an Average it takes 2 wks but may be variable ...  Read More

Clinical profile: Complaints of nasal blockage on and off since 2 years. Known case of asthma on medication. Procedure: CT scan PNS was performed. Findings: Minimal mucosal thickening is seen in bilateral maxillary, right frontal and sphenoid sinuses. Mild mucosal thickening is seen in bilateral ethmoid and left sphenoid sinuses. The bilateral maxi

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Consult ENT or book an appointment with me ...  Read More

After the umbilical cord fell off, my baby has this in the navel. Can you please suggest what it is and what treatment I should undertake?

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Umbilical Granuloma can happen after the dry umbilical cord stump falls off. If there is no redness in the surrounding skin, no pus discharge from the naval no fever or signs of infection simple table ...  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

Hi My kid (12 years old) has had a preauricular sinus pit since birth. No drainage from it until recently. We saw white fluid drained from the pit in February. It's been draining since then. Saw a pediatrician, and 2 ENT doctors. So far he has taken 3 antibiotics so far. Taken Cephalexin for 7 days, bactrim for 10 days, clindamycin for 12 days. N

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Hi Don't worry about the discharge if pain is not present locally and if it's not pus (you mentioned not foul smelling) then you can wait for it to dry up. Once it is dried we can go for fistulograph ...  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

Hello everyone. We did bathing for the baby with an umbilical cord. It will effect baby. ? Please tell. Now cord falls. She has red lump in cord. Applied salt. Did bathing effect her ?

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Usually it is recommended not to give a bath till cord falls off. But since you have already given, don’t panic. Hope you have dried the area and kept it clean. The red bump is to be kept clean and d ...  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

The highlighted scar in buttock cleft is itching sometimes and I couldn't sleep for straight 8 hours because Its triggering in the middle of night and this picture is one month old now it is not red but still raised How can it be treated and do I need one more surgery? Because I am scared of surgery and it's a trauma for me Anyone in Bangalore ple

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This happens sometimes, depending upon various conditions like individual's healing, infection, etc ...  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

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

Is this pilonidal sinus recovers without surgery and with a help of hemopathic treatment permanently?

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Pilonidal sinus is an abnormal skin growth located at the tailbone that contains hair and skin. The cyst is usually located near the tailbone and can become easily infected. Symptoms of an infected cy ...  Read More

Is this pilonidal sinus recovers without surgery and with a help of hemopathic treatment permanently?

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Pilonidal sinus is an abnormal skin growth located at the tailbone that contains hair and skin. The cyst is usually located near the tailbone and can become easily infected. Symptoms of an infected cy ...  Read More

Is pilonidal sinus recovers without surgery (linear oblique sinus tract 2.7cm lenght 5.8mm caliber, along upper natal cleft )

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Pilonidal sinus needs surgery.dont delay it.consult a dr to start antibiotics and surgery is must.u can consult me for detailed explanation regarding the surgeries done.hope this helps ...  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 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

Soft lump like filled with pus and blood extracted at home please suggest any medication without opting for surgery.

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There is no alternative to surgery Please consult a surgeon for the same ...  Read More

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