- female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have a 5mm umbilical hernia and I'm not sure how serious it is do I need surgery for something this small? Can I still do light abdominal exercises or lift my 15-month-old baby without making it worse? Is there any chance it might heal on its own with exercise?
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please approach a surgeon in apollo hospital
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a General Surgeon
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