- male
- 67 Years
- 14/08/2025
My 67-year-old dad has had a swollen navel for the past 7 years with no pain or other symptoms. A local doctor said surgery is the only option which specialist should we see for this issue?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
For a swollen navel (likely an umbilical hernia) that requires surgery, a general surgeon or a hernia specialist is the appropriate specialist to consult. General surgeons are trained in a wide range of surgical procedures, including hernia repair, and many specialize in hernia care
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a General Surgeon
Answered 14/08/2025
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