Had anal fistula surgery about 40 days ago, is it safe to start walking or jogging now? Still feeling a bit cautious about physical activity.

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I'm a 28-year-old male with a 4.7 mm umbilical hernia. I feel slight pain near my belly button but no other symptoms like constipation. How long might it take for the hernia to grow bigger? Should I consider surgery now or is it okay to wait for several years?

In your case, with a small umbilical hernia (4.7 mm) and mild pain, it's generally recommended to monitor it closely and consider surgery if it grows larger, becomes more painful, or causes other issues. Umbilical hernias can grow slowly over time, and while some may spontaneously resolve, they are more likely to require surgery in adults

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I've been diagnosed with gallstones and my USG report shows them clearly. What symptoms should I watch out for that might mean I need to get my gallbladder removed? Sometimes I get this sharp pain under my ribs after eating fatty foods but it goes away - is that a sign surgery might be necessary?

yes. sx needed.

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Found multiple gallstones during pregnancy in 2015, and now my ultrasound shows the biggest one is 13 mm with cholelithiasis and chronic cholecystitis mentioned in the report. Do I need to get surgery for this?

gynaecologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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