What's the best solution to a hernia located under my belly button?
414023
U can ether have surgery or try taping a quarter over it every day for about 2months and if that doesn't work then u need surgery.
1183283
Hemorrhoids OK I know of a cure that was research by a company in Florida  and they lost millions of dollars because it was impossible to patent and is a simple one .Just put tree drops of White Camphor oil inside you're bellybutton for three Weeks and it was claim to work  Even  Doctor Donal Corroe talk about this many  times before he died . When baby's are in the womb  they are fed via the bellybutton and as adults wee don't used it anymore  but the connection steel there  surgery mite be the only option for allot of people
994544
It's hiatal hernia, although some refer to it as hiatus hernia.  Surgery is usually unneccessary unless your symptoms worsen instead of getting better.\n\nJust follow the instructions (I hope) you were given:  If you're overweight, lose weight.  Take an OTC antacid according to the directions or per your doctor's instructions.  Eat 6 small meals throughout the day to keep your stomach from getting full.  Eat slowly and don't lie down for 2-3 hrs after eating.  Don't eat or drink 1-2 hrs. before bed.  No alcohol, caffeine, fatty foods, citrus or anything else that increases heartburn.  In bed, keep your head elevated above your stomach.  You can use pillows or place 6" blocks under the head of your bed.  Avoid bending over, especially after you eat.  Avoid straining during bowel movements, urination, lifting.  Don't wear tight clothing around your chest or stomach.  Don't smoke.\n\nNotify your doctor right away if your symptoms get worse instead of better or if you run a fever.  Have someone drive you to an ER/ED if you vomit repeatedly or vomit blood, or if you have chest pain with nausea, sweating or shortness of breath.
485399
a hernia, is a rip in the muscle wall that allows either intestine or if very large organs to pouch out causing the "bubble". there's no data on % of left side or right side abdominal herniation but its more common in males then females and in males of color 1:6 will be born with a umbilical hernia. they need to be repaired due to greater risk of "strangulation" of tightening of the muscle around the puch, thus cutting off blood supply leading to a necrotic state.
670829
This is a good question for your doctor and anesthesiologist.\nThere are several ways they can try to safeguard you and they will know what your options and risks are.\nI just sat through these appt's today with my father and this was an(heart attack} issue.Different operation, but there is a lot they have to offer. Just talk to them and make your choices from a professional opinion that has your current health history. Check it out, there is no good reason to sit with a hernia if you can be helped.
311279
Maybe you should check it out w/ the Dr. make sure you don't have an infection or pulled something.  My sister-in-law had one and she recommends wearing a girdle to hold your belly while you are recovering.
904325
Leave the ring out and go see the doctor.  Yes, the hole will heal closed and it really needs to.  You need to be sure that the infection has not spread any further than the skin and that it is going away.  No need to be embarassed, you won't be the first to have a belly button piercing gone bad and won't be the last.  I won't give you the whole lecture, although you might prepare yourself because the doctor likely will.  It's a danger of getting the piercing, and you were one of the unlucky ones.  It happens.\n  After it all heals, you can decide for yourself if you want to have it redone.  I wouldn't recommend it, since there will be scar tissue in the area and that will make it harder to do. Plus if you are really sensitive to the metals in the ring, it will happen again.   If you do decide to try anyway, be sure you find a reputable piercing shop to do it and have it done in very clean conditions.  The abdomen is not a good place to have an infection get started.\n  You did right to remove the ring and treat it with the antibiotic ointment  Now go see the doctor and get a professional opinion about what the next step should be.
1041753
hi..most likely you are having PID(pelvic inflamatory disease)...as far as UR history of cyst goes, it seem quite unlikely to be the root cause..\nMy advice to you is to go for lower abdomen ultrasound after taking charcol tablets and then consult your gynecologist...I feel that most likely it is PID.....Also if you fail to get any relief from Gyne, then do consult your surgeon to rule out any possiblity of inguinal hernia..\nAnd I am sure that once you take proper treatment, then you would be again enjoying sex with your partner..\ntake care.
251700
Are you sure it is a hernia?\nI have had a hiatal hernia for 40 years that does not bother me. If it is in your lower abdomin you should probably have it fixed. It could be dangerous if your intestine is strangulated! Even deadly. The lower abdomen is the place where they are the most dangerous.
958325
Hernias are, by definition, a defect in the muscle container of the abdominal wall. That is, they are a gap, hole or defect in the abdominal wall. As a result of this hole or defect, the contents of the abdominal cavity, such as intestine, fat and other organs, may tend to be push through this hole by the normal pressure that occurs within the abdomen. As this material pushes through the hernia defect, a bulge or localized area of swelling will become evident beneath the skin of the abdominal wall. Since there are many Types of hernias, the site of this bulge will vary according to the type of hernia and location of the hole or defect. With activity such as exercise, coughing, lifting and straining etc., the pressure within the abdomen increases. As a result, more abdominal contents tend to push through the hernia defect, and the bulge gradually increases in size.
714367
Uh, I guess surgery is always an option, but it's expensive and...well, maybe not necessary.  Try some good core conditioning exercises, eat right (you can have "saggy" intestines from bad eating habits), try to be more conscious of your posture if that's a problem.  It really depends on if it's the skin sagging or the whole abdomen.
1178494
its a hernia.  It is something you can live with, but if it gets bigger or starts hurting, you need to see a doctor.  A hernia is a weakness in the abdominal muscle wall that allows for intestine to push through.  Unfortunately, they don't heal themselves.  Hernia's require surgery.  Good luck to you.
947140
Hi there !\nI presume she had undergone "inguinal hernia " repair ! ??\nOkay..I had undergone the same in December 2004 ! Following are to be taken care of :\n1. NO weight lifting !\n2. Light diet !\n3. Ask her not to strain in toilet !\n4. While taking bath, ask her to sit !\n5. Constipation, should be avoided at any \n    cost... by taking food at the right time and \n    by the intake of fruits for some time to \n    come !\nIt is said that about 5-10% of the hernia cases come back with a recurrence after 3 years ! If we as pateints take more care, we can avoid it !\nThe doctors can advise..but we have to practise !\nWish her a speedy recovery !\nbest wishes !
556115
YES, get a second opinion!!!  It's unusual for an adult to have an umbilical hernia.  A hernia is a tear in the muscle and the protrusion is his intestine coming through the tear.  In children, this will naturally heal as they grow (most of the time).  In adults, it will probably need a repair which is no big deal.  However, it can get larger and that intestine can become "strangled" and lose circulation.  Then you have severe problems. See a surgeon.  God Bless.
1146805
The belly button area is sometimes subject to infection but is more likely a soft tissue injury that you incurred without even realizing it at the time.\n\nCheck for redness, swelling, increased pain, bruising and increased area of tenderness. \n\nIf it's a soft tissue injury, it should begin getting better soon.
400511
Surgery should be your last option. \n\nI suggest seeing a physical therapist if necessary but avoiding poor posture. Positioning for comfort and daily abdominal crunches should help. \n\nIf it hurts don't do it. And get a comfortable bed. \n\nIf you get back spasms due to the herniation, see your doctor, you may need an antispasmotic. \n\nLow back pain is a chronic condition. There is no easy fix. Therefore, think long term solutions. You know your body and your pain better than anyone...gauge the effectiveness of your interventions by how you feel. \n\nDon't overly rely on pain meds. They can build tolerance and don't cure you. Use them only for the really bad days. By the way, alternative pain interventions really work. Don't think they don't. Research yoga or meditation. Avoid chiropractors for herniated discs. They won't help in the long run. \n\nHope that helps.
655541
A hernia is an opening or weakness in the muscular structure of the wall of the abdomen. This defect causes a bulging of the abdominal wall. This bulging is usually more noticeable when the abdominal muscles are tightened, thereby increasing the pressure in the abdomen. Examples of activities that can worsen a hernia are lifting, coughing, or even straining to have a bowel movement. Imagine a barrel with a hole in its side and a balloon that is blown up inside the barrel. Part of the inflated balloon would bulge out through the hole. The balloon going through the hole is like the tissues of the abdomen bulging through a hernia.\n\nSymptoms of a hernia include pain or discomfort and a localized swelling somewhere on the surface of the abdomen or in the groin area.\n\nSerious complications from a hernia result from the trapping of tissues in the hernia -- a process called incarceration. Trapped tissues may have their blood supply cut off, leading to damage or death of the tissue. The treatment of incarceration requires surgery.