Question 1

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

I was declared unfit during my IAF medical checkup due to a condition that has no symptoms like pain or bleeding. They advised against any surgery and gave me one month for a remedical. Is there a chance this can improve without an operation? What are my options to get cleared in the next medical?

Accepted Answer

surgery opinion is advised to the patient

I've had an umbilical pilonidal sinus for the past two years and it's been really bothering me is surgery the only option left or are there other treatments I could try first

More General Surgery Health Queries

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.

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?

I was declared unfit during my IAF medical checkup due to a condition that has no symptoms like pain or bleeding. They advised against any surgery and gave me one month for a remedical. Is there a chance this can improve without an operation? What are my options to get cleared in the next medical?

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