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Suggest Treatment For Umbilical Hernia

My husband had umbilical hernia surgery last Friday. He is having spasms of intense pain. He has a lap band as well. He is good for two hours and then he is in pain. He throws up frequently. I have called his surgeon but he seems to think it will all pass. I am nervous
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Fri, 20 Jun 2014 Answered on
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
It is definitely possible that this will pass away. But the make sure , I would advise some tests like upper GI Endoscopy, ultrasonography, blood counts that no complication of wither of the procedures have occurred.

These investigation can lead to a diagnosis to make a proper treatment.
IF the investigations are normal the policy should be of wait and watch.
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Suggest Treatment For Umbilical Hernia

Hi. Thanks for your query. It is definitely possible that this will pass away. But the make sure , I would advise some tests like upper GI Endoscopy, ultrasonography, blood counts that no complication of wither of the procedures have occurred. These investigation can lead to a diagnosis to make a proper treatment. IF the investigations are normal the policy should be of wait and watch.