May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Hernia Umbilical Hernia Treatment
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I saw my GP on Tuesday as I had a stomach ache (quite severe pain) and my belly button was sticking out lots. She diagnosed an umbilical hernia. However in the past day I've not been able to push it back in, as I could before. It is also now red and slightly larger. She said if I had sickness or constipation to get see a Dr ASAP. However, I've not been sick (but do feel a bit ill). Shoulf I be worried that I can't push it back in now? Dear Bryn: It seems you have an incarcerated umbilical hernia. This occurs when the contents of the hernia become stuck and can no longer be pushed back into the abdomen as you have described. This co,plication of a hernia requires surgery ASAP to avoid any serious consequences such as injury to the intestines. You should visit the ER immediately. |
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