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Is it normal to have diarrhea after umbilical hernia repair surgery?
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Can you have a normal labor with an umbilical hernia that has not been repaired?
In most cases, a woman can have normal labor with an umbilical hernia. However, it will be up to the doctor in charge.
Is it normal to have swelling around the waist after hernia operation?
It is normal to have swelling soon after a hernia operation or any other surgery. It's also normal to experience pain and bruising after surgery.
Will my outtie belly button return to it's original innie position after umbilical hernia repair?
Yes it will return to normal. My husband had the surgery and his was back as a innie immediately after the swelling went down. Good as new.
Can you have a normal pregnancy and birth with an umbilical hernia?
I had my umbilical hernia surgically repaired when I was 5 years old (1973!). I've since had 4 children, two of which were a set of twins, all vaginal births and have had no complications. The residual scar on my abdomen (roughly 4" long) does feel pretty tight when I'm pregnant, from about month 7 until the end but no other issues associated with the umbilical hernia.
What happens during hernia surgery?
It takes about 30 to 50 minutes for a normal abdominal hernia repair. There are a few ways to correct the hernia. One is to push the hernia back into the stomach and repair the weakened tissues.
When do you have to operate on umbilical hernia?
Surgery is only necessary if the hernia is problematic. They normally go away on their own and the doctor will probably try to avoid surgery if its not serious.My daughter has had an umbilical hernia for 4 years and it simply looks like an "Outtie" belly button.I have been told by doctors, nurses, etc. that I only need to worry about it if it:1. Turns a different color than normal (purple, blue, bright red, etc.)2. Gets larger or doesn't retract when child's at rest3. The usual - problems eating, inability to poop, and serious complaints from childIn a child needs the surgery, it will be postponed until 3-4 years of age.The hernia has definitely reduced in size and is less prominent than previous years-which is the preferred method of treatment by a pediatrician.
Is severe pain after hernia repair normal using the mesh in the abdomen?
two days after surgery only pain when getting up from chair or bed. Energy level very low. Is this normal?
How to solve problem of navel hernia to my baby?
Umbilical hernia is commonly seen in young babies. If the development of the child is normal you need not worry. It usually subsides by the age of one year without any treatment. If the child has some other problem thorough examination is needed.
What is the best way to proceed with normal life after bladder mesh surgery?
Mesh carries complications of pain in about 30 percent of hernia surgeries. A hernia is the bulging of the intestine or fat that pushes its way through a weak point of the body.
What is average cost of umbilical hernia repair?
DefinitionUmbilical hernia repair is surgery to repair an umbilical hernia. An umbilical hernia is a sac formed from the inner lining of your belly (abdominal cavity) that pushes through a hole in the abdominal wall at the belly button.DescriptionYou will probably receive general anesthesia (asleep and pain-free) for this surgery. If your hernia is small, you may receive spinal or epidural block anesthesia and medicine to relax you. You will be awake but pain-free.Your surgeon will make a surgical cut under your belly button.Your surgeon will find your hernia and separate it from the tissues around it. Then your surgeon will either push it back inside your abdomen or remove it.Strong stitches will be used to repair the hole or weak spot caused by the umbilical hernia.Your surgeon may also lay a piece of mesh over the weak area (usually not in children).Why the Procedure Is PerformedChildren:Umbilical hernias are fairly common. A hernia at birth will push the belly button out. It shows more when a baby cries because the pressure from crying makes it bulge out more.In infants, the defect is not usually treated with surgery. Most of the time, the umbilical hernia shrinks and closes on its own by the time a child is 3 or 4 years old.Umbilical hernia repair may be needed in children for these reasons:The hernia is painful and stuck in the bulging position.Blood supply is affected.The hernia has not closed by age 3 or 4.The defect is very large or unacceptable to parents because of how it makes their child look. Even in these cases, the doctor may suggest waiting until your child is 3 or 4 to see if the hernia closes on its own.Adults:Umbilical hernias are fairly common in adults. They are seen more in overweight people and in women, especially after pregnancy. They tend to get bigger over time.Smaller hernias with no symptoms sometimes can be watched. Surgery may pose greater risks for patients with serious medical problems.Without surgery, there is a risk that some fat or part of the intestine will get stuck (incarcerated) in the hernia and become impossible to push back in. This is usually painful. If the blood supply to this area is cut off (strangulation), urgent surgery is needed. You may experience nausea or vomiting, and the bulging area may turn blue or a darker color.Surgery will usually be used for hernias that are getting larger or are painful. Surgery secures the weakened abdominal wall tissue (fascia) and closes any holes.Get medical care right away if you have a hernia that does not get smaller when you are lying down or that you cannot push back in.RisksThe risks of surgery for umbilical hernia are usually very low, unless the patient also has other serious medical problems.Risks for any anesthesia are:Reactions to medicinesBreathing problems, such as pneumoniaHeart problemsRisks for any surgery are:BleedingInfectionA specific risk of umbilical hernia surgery is injury to the bowel (large intestine). This is rare.Before the ProcedureYour surgeon or anesthesia doctor will see you and give you instructions for you or your child.An anesthesiologist will discuss your (or your child's) medical history to determine the right amount and type of anesthesia to use. You or your child may be asked to stop eating and drinking 6 hours before surgery. Make sure you tell your doctor or nurse about any medications, allergies, or history of bleeding problems.Several days before surgery, you may be asked to stop taking aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, or Aleve; other blood thinning medications; and certain vitamins and supplements.After the ProcedureMost umbilical hernia repairs are done on an outpatient basis, which means that you will likely go home on the same day. Some repairs may require a short hospital stay if the hernia is very large.After surgery, your doctor and nurse will monitor your vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, and breathing). You will stay in the recovery area until you are stable. Your doctor will prescribe pain medicine if you need it.Your doctor or nurse will show you how to care for your or your child's incision at home. You or your child should be able to do all of your normal activities in 2 - 4 weeks.Outlook (Prognosis)There is always a chance that the hernia can come back. However, for healthy patients, the risk of it coming back is very low.ReferencesWarner BW. Pediatric surgery. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 71.
Umbilical hernia repair - series?
Normal anatomyThe umbilicus ("belly button") is in the center of the lower abdomen. It is the site through which vessels which provide nutrients to the fetus from the mother during development penetrate the fetal abdominal wall.IndicationsUmbilical hernias are fairly common. They are obvious at birth and are caused by a small defect in the abdominal muscles which allows a portion of the peritoneum (lining of the abdominal cavity) to protrude, and push the umbilicus outward. This is more obvious when the infant cries and the increased pressure results in more visible bulging. The defect is not usually treated surgically. In most cases, by age 3 the umbilical hernia shrinks and closes without treatment.The indications for umbilical hernia repair include:incarcerated (strangulated) umbilical herniadefects not spontaneously closed by 4 to 5 years of agechildren under 2 with very large defects unacceptable to parents for cosmetic reasonsIncisionGeneral anesthesia is used. A curved incision is made under the umbilicus.ProcedureThe hernia sac is identified and dissected from the underlying tissues, and cut out. The underlying tissues are then closed with strong nonabsorbable sutures. Skin edges are held with paper tape (steri-strips). The surgical scar should be hidden in the umbilical depression.AftercareChildren can usually go home within one to two days of an umbilical hernia repair. Recurrence is rare.Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/24/2011Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
One testicle is larger than the other any help?
its normal for men to have one bigger than others but if not its problaby a hernia well i only know how to say it in spanish they have to do surgery
