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Should I Be Concerned For The Swelling And Change Of Shape Of The Belly Button?
I am concern that I may have a hernia, My belly button has changed shape by widening and protrudes and the area is swollen and hard. I am not one to run to the doctor for every little ailment. But this concerns me. Do I have anything to be concerned about here. Thank you for your time Pauline
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
hi,
complete history is missing here,,,m sorry m not able to understand about the swelling,,
i s it belly button swelling/ abdomen swelling,,,
if u r concerned with umbilical hernia,,,, mesh repair is the choice of treatment,,,
it is not going to alter ur body shape,,,
but chance of recurrence is expected,,,
regards
Dr Shyamala
feel free to ask any quries...
rate the answer if u r satisfied,,,ur reviews will definitely help me in serving better
complete history is missing here,,,m sorry m not able to understand about the swelling,,
i s it belly button swelling/ abdomen swelling,,,
if u r concerned with umbilical hernia,,,, mesh repair is the choice of treatment,,,
it is not going to alter ur body shape,,,
but chance of recurrence is expected,,,
regards
Dr Shyamala
feel free to ask any quries...
rate the answer if u r satisfied,,,ur reviews will definitely help me in serving better
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