I'm 32 years old had a umbilical hernia at birth my mom kept telling me it's just extra skin but i feel otherwise now years later doing research I'm having the same problems as some of the symptoms like constipation and bloating feel heavy at times and stomach distention
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September 20, 2023
Answer: Recommend scheduling a consultation to discuss options on repair
Umbilical hernias are quite common and occur in the setting of a previous surgery, pregnancy, or diastasis recti. We treat umbilical hernias with or without correction of diastasis recti using a combination approach that corrects redundant skin in the lower abdomen and around the belly button....
Umbilical hernias are quite common and occur in the setting of a previous surgery, pregnancy, or diastasis recti. We treat umbilical hernias with or without correction of diastasis recti using a combination approach that corrects redundant skin in the lower abdomen and around the belly button....
Dear mags1320,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American...
