My ultrasound showed an umbilical hernia with omentum herniation that's irreducible and has thickening. There's mention of strangulation too. Since it's only omentum involved, is surgery absolutely necessary or can we manage without it?

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my mother has a hernia issue which specialist should we see for this? are there any non-surgical options to treat hernia or is surgery the only solution?

For a hernia, you should consult a general surgeon, as they specialize in diagnosing and treating hernias. Non-surgical options like watchful waiting or using a supportive truss may help in mild cases, but surgery is usually the definitive treatment to repair the hernia and prevent complications. Early evaluation by a surgeon is recommended.

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