Can you live with a hernia above your belly button?

An epigastric hernia is a common condition caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall between your belly button and sternum. If left untreated, an epigastric hernia can cause serious complications.

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What happens if you leave a belly button hernia untreated?

If hernia is left untreated, the size of protruding intestine might get bigger and become strangulated leading to the reduction of blood flow to surrounding tissue.

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How long can you live with a hernia in your stomach?

How long can you live with a hernia? The absolute answer is that it is “unpredictable.” Some can live with a hernia for their whole life while others will develop a hernia related emergency within months of the development of their hernia.

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Can you live with an abdominal hernia without surgery?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. While a hernia cannot heal itself, it can almost always be treated effectively with surgery.

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Can you live your whole life with an umbilical hernia?

Many umbilical hernias in younger patients will close on their own within the first 2 years of life. In these cases, the hernia will be closely monitored unless surgical intervention becomes necessary.

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Can you live with a hernia for years?

Key points to remember

Hernias don't go away on their own. Only surgery can repair a hernia. Many people are able to delay surgery for months or even years. And some people may never need surgery for a small hernia.

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Can you have an umbilical hernia for years?

Children's umbilical hernias often close on their own in the first two years of life, though some remain open into the fifth year or longer. Umbilical hernias that appear during adulthood are more likely to need surgical repair.

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How do I know if my hernia needs surgery?

When might I need emergency surgery?
  • A hernia bulge that is suddenly larger than before.
  • A hernia bulge that used to go back inside the abdomen but no longer does.
  • Fever.
  • Redness in the area of the hernia.
  • Sudden or severe pain or tenderness in the area of the hernia.

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What not to do with a hernia?

If you have a hernia, try to keep it from getting worse:
  • Avoid heavy lifting when you can. Lifting puts stress on the groin.
  • When you must lift, don't bend over. Lift objects by using the legs, not the back.
  • Eat high-fiber foods and drink plenty of water. ...
  • Maintain a healthy body weight.

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When should I worry about my umbilical hernia in adults?

Your doctor will recommend surgery right away if: You have pain, a swollen belly, or other signs of a rare but major problem called strangulation or incarcerated hernia. This can occur when the intestine gets trapped in the hernia sac and loses its blood supply.

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What are the 5 warning signs of hernia?

Q: What are the signs of a hernia emergency?
  • A painful bulge that doesn't reduce in size when you lay down and rest.
  • Worsening pain.
  • Nausea and/or vomiting.
  • Difficulty having a bowel movement.
  • Bloating.
  • Racing heart rate.
  • Fever.

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Can you live with a high hernia?

Most people with a hiatal hernia don't experience any signs or symptoms and won't need treatment. If you experience signs and symptoms, such as recurrent heartburn and acid reflux, you may need medication or surgery.

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How serious is a stomach hernia?

It's rare for a hiatus hernia to cause complications, but long-term damage to the oesophagus caused by leaking stomach acid can lead to ulcers, scarring and changes to the cells of the oesophagus, which can increase your risk of oesophageal cancer.

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Does a belly button hernia get worse?

Umbilical hernias can also develop in adults. Without treatment, the hernia will probably get worse over time.

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How do you get rid of a hernia in your belly button without surgery?

A hernia usually does not go away without surgery. Non-surgical approaches such as wearing a corset, binder, or truss may exert gentle pressure on the hernia and keep it in place. These methods may ease the pain or discomfort and may be used if you are not fit for the surgery or awaiting surgery.

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What are the dangers of ignoring a hernia?

Ignoring a hernia can cause the condition to worsen over time. When a hernia is ignored, it can become larger and more difficult to repair. This increases the risk of complications such as severe pain, vomiting, bleeding, obstruction of the intestine or even strangulation of the intestines.

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What aggravates a stomach hernia?

Recap. Some foods make hiatal hernia symptoms worse. High-fat foods, like cream and bacon, take more time to move through the stomach, which increases reflux symptoms. Chocolate and coffee relax the LES, causing stomach acid to travel back into the esophagus.

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What aggravates an abdominal hernia?

The symptoms that lead most people to the doctor, and eventually a hernia diagnosis, typically include pain in the abdomen, particularly in the groin area. The pain tends to get worse if you sneeze, cough, lift something heavy or strain.

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Is walking good for a stomach hernia?

After any kind of hernia, walking can help keep your muscles strong and help reduce your risk of complications. This is especially true of surgeries on your abdomen. Walking helps your organs return to their proper place.

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When is it time to operate on a hernia?

A hernia is a common but frequently misunderstood condition. You may have a hernia if you have swelling and a bulge that is able to be “pushed back” into your abdomen. If it continues to grow, you will need to have hernia surgery in order to repair it.

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What type of hernia is most severe?

Inguinal hernias are dangerous because they tend to keep getting larger and your intestine can get trapped inside the bulge and lose its blood supply. This is called a strangulated inguinal hernia, and surgery may be needed to correct the problem.

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Is hernia surgery a major surgery?

Repairing a hernia is major surgery. And like so many other types of surgery, hernia repairs have gotten much better for patients over the years, says Leon Clarke, MD, a general surgeon at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.

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What are the red flags of a hernia?

sudden, severe pain. being sick. difficulty pooing or passing wind. the hernia becomes firm or tender, or cannot be pushed back in.

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What is the common age for umbilical hernia?

Umbilical hernias occur most often in newborns, and 90 percent will naturally close by the time the child reaches 5 years of age.

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What is a hernia above the belly button?

An epigastric hernia is a common condition caused by a weakness in your abdominal wall between your belly button and sternum. If left untreated, an epigastric hernia can cause serious complications.

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