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How Can A Painful Hernia Above The Navel Be Treated?
well im 22 weeks pregnant. I have a small hernia above my belly button. it was hurting really bad last week so I went to the doctors. didn t do anything about it now this week Im very constipated an I cant pass any stool to the point where im very full an im starting to throw stuff up. im straining but theres no serious pain. and im light headed
You would require an abdominal ultrasound examination to rule out any intestinal obstruction due to a hernia. Constipation, vomiting can be caused by intestinal obstruction. If the ultrasound examination is normal, there is nothing to worry, but if it shows features of gut obstruction, surgical management can be done safely, even though you are twenty-two weeks pregnant. It is best you consult a gastro surgeon, who can examine you, carry out the necessary investigations and advise you on the diagnosis and management.
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Regards, Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma
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How Can A Painful Hernia Above The Navel Be Treated?
Hello, You would require an abdominal ultrasound examination to rule out any intestinal obstruction due to a hernia. Constipation, vomiting can be caused by intestinal obstruction. If the ultrasound examination is normal, there is nothing to worry, but if it shows features of gut obstruction, surgical management can be done safely, even though you are twenty-two weeks pregnant. It is best you consult a gastro surgeon, who can examine you, carry out the necessary investigations and advise you on the diagnosis and management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma