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Umbilical hernia is a congenital malformation, especially common in infants of African descent, and more frequent in boys. A hernia is present at the site of the umbilicus in the newborn; although sometimes quite large, these hernias tend to resolve without any treatment by around the age of 5 years. Obstruction and strangulation of the hernia is rare because the underlying defect in the abdominal wall is larger than in...
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umbilical hernia?
has anyone had an umbilical hernia and still be able to have a safe pregnancy?...
has anyone had an umbilical hernia and still be able to have a safe pregnancy?...
I have one that became present after my 3 pregnancy. I went on to have two other pregnancies without any problems. My Drs say as long as it...
Asked by RG - 23 months ago
what is a umbilical hernia in a dog and is it dangerous and hereditary?
I am thinking about purchasing a pup that has a umbilical hernia, of which, is...
I am thinking about purchasing a pup that has a umbilical hernia, of which, is...
if you are planning on using the dog for stud i would look at another puppy, yes umbilical hernias can be from trauma, but they can also be hereditary like...
Asked by tankers - 14 months ago
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Umbilical Hernia Advice?!!!!
Ds has an umbilical hernia that has gone down a lot on his own. His ped told us that most drs won't My sister had an umbilical hernia and she had it fixed when she was...
Jul 11, 2008
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Umbilical Hernia !
what is called an umbilical hernia...it looks as if he has a fleshy ping pong ball for a belly , however ""most umbilical hernias in children close spontaneously"", (i.e. do...
Jan 31, 2006
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Umbilical Hernia
I just came from the doctor. I have an umbilical hernia, I told him I would be thru hiking starting should be alright.Quote: : I just came from the doctor. I have an umbilical hernia...
Dec 21, 2006
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Will having umbilical hernia op hurt
I've not heard of this kind of hernia, only hiatal and inguinal. Neither of those surgeries hurt since they knock you out for it, and they usually do it outpatient so you go home the...
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Can lifting a heavy weight cause a umbilical hernia? And,...
As far as I no umbilical hernias are rarely operated on unless life threatening because unlike hernias in the groin area..there is nothing to attach a piece of mesh onto for added support....
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Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical hernia is a painless protrusion of abdominal lining or organs through the navel area. Learn about Umbilical hernia causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
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