I've got a small umbilical hernia with no symptoms right now, but the surgeon recommended surgery. I need to delay it for about 23 months due to family reasons. What precautions should I take to manage it safely until then?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Avoid straining and weight lifting

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Answered 14/08/2025

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my mom was just diagnosed with a hernia and i'm really worried about her - can you tell me roughly how much laparoscopic surgery might cost for this? we're trying to figure out our options but the financial part is stressing me out too

Laparoscopic hernia surgery costs ‚Çπ60,000‚Äì1.2 lakh in most Indian hospitals; government or charitable hospitals may offer lower-cost packages.

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