Symptoms and Procedure of Umbilical Hernia Repair

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Umbilical
Hernia Repair in Austin
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Symptoms of Umbilical Hernia

• The symptoms of this umbilical hernia is less
  seen. It is visible only when the bulge in the
  hernia affected abdominal tissue grows bigger and
  painful. Mild pain can be experienced around the
  abdominal tissues when the person affected with
  hernia coughs. Persistent coughing, sneezing,
  constipation or diarrhea can also cause increased
  pressure in the abdominal area resulting in
  hernia.

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Procedure of Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical hernia has the tendency to grow
bigger day by day. In such case, a surgery is
required when the hernia becomes painful and
bigger in size. Without proper treatment, there
is chance of block in blood supply to the
intestine part and increase the pain. So it is
high time to seek emergency advice when the
abdomen part is discolored, swollen or painful.
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Umbilical hernia repair
Umbilical hernia repair, pushes back the
bulge into the place and helps in strengthening
the weak abdominal wall. This hernia repair is
suggested only the complications are higher. The
surgery normally takes around 20 - 30 minutes, in
which general anesthesia is given to avoid the
pain. This treatment doesn't require a night
stay and can go home the same day after the
surgery. Some may feel uncomfortable due to the
procedure will reduces gradually.
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Other Types of Hernia

• Inguinal (groin) Hernia
• Ventral/Incisional Hernia
• Umbilical Hernia
• Hiatal Hernia

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Contact Us

• Dr. Vineet Choudhry
• 12319 N. Mopac Expressway Suite 350 Austin, TX
  78758
• Phone [phone]
• vchoudhry_at_northstarsurgery.com
• http//www.herniadoctoraustin.com/