I have a 5mm umbilical hernia with no pain or other symptoms, but I deal with frequent constipation. Should I just wait and see how it goes or is surgery the better option? Looking for advice from a general surgeon or gastroenterology specialist.

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Umbilical hernia no matter how small will need surgical correction only. Nothing else will help.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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