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An epigastric hernia is a result of fat pushing through a weak part of the stomach wall. This happens in the middle between the breastbone and belly button. The highest risk groups include overweight and pregnant peoples. Often times you will have no symptoms but they can cause you pain. Surgery may be the only thing that can correct it. Please talk to your doctor if you think you may have an epigastric hernia.
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How much is a hernia operation in the UK privatley?
I am not so sure in UK but here is an estimate, if it is Hernia Repair Epigastric - it could cost at around $1500 - $3500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-epigastric), and if it is Hernia Repair Inguinal it would cost you at around $1500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-inguinal) Good Luck!
What causes severe epigastric pain?
Gallstones
What does having an epigastric hernia mean?
This is a hernia that occurs in the upper, central part of your abdomen between your belly button and chest. It's usually caused by obesity or pregnancy and can usually be corrected with surgery.
How do I recover from a epigastric hernia?
I would go back to the surgeon who did the surgery on your hernia and ask for instructions on recovery. We shouldn't be giving medical advice on a site such as this. The question should not have been allowed to be put on this task.
What is an epigastric sensation?
Epigastric pain or distress, is pain located in the upper and middle region of the abdomen. Some causes are: Dyspepsia, Gastroesophageal reflux, Gastritis Peptic ulcer disease, Pancreatitis, Pancreatic cancer and Indigestion.
What is the Association between cigarette smoking to inguinal hernia formation?
Smoking is one of the aetiological causes of hernia. Smoking causes manufacture of defective collagen and hence, predisposes to hernia.
Causes severe epigastric pain associated with prolonged storage of bile in the gallbladder?
Gallstones
What is the medical term for region upon the stomach?
The Epigastric Region
What is the region located beneath the stomach?
The region is called epigastric
Which hernias are extremely painful for human beings?
Any kind of hernia causes pain, but ventral hernia is very painful.
What is the cause of a hernia after open-heart surgery?
a hernia is caused by the opening of the chest cavity which causes a weakening in the muscle wall.
What does epigastric mean?
Epigastric means above the stomach.
