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How Can Hernia Be Treated?

yes my husband has a hernia on his right side (just under his breast) it is as hard as a rock about the size of a ball, has had it for years. but he is having a lot of stomach pain lately. He has Dementia and doesn t have good pm also won t eat or drink as he should. Can this type of hernia cut off blood supply
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
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Hello,

If it is a hernia in an old scar for instance, it could give him problems. If it is hernia (can be seen on ultrasound or CT scan) you could try a hernia belt for some time.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
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How Can Hernia Be Treated?

Hello, If it is a hernia in an old scar for instance, it could give him problems. If it is hernia (can be seen on ultrasound or CT scan) you could try a hernia belt for some time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon