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rlc62
rlc62

I've been seeing my Colo-Rectal Doctor for a while about my Diverticular disease. The pain is mostly around my belly button. And on my last visit last week, he suspected it could be a hernia. He examined me by prodding around the inside my belly button. And said he thought he felt a small hernia. Then told me to keep an eye on it. Today, when I bent over to give my dog something, I felt really sharp pain in that area. And it really hurt. I don't even need to push down on the area to feel pain. When I gently rub my finger around it, it's very sensitive. But it also hurts. Do you think this is a hernia?

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  • Guest
    Guest rlc62

    Posted

    Probably. My only advise after just having hernia mesh removed would be this:

    1. Go see a surgeon who only does hernia repairs.
    2. Get a 2nd opinion from another surgeon who only does hernia repairs.
    3. Do not rush into surgery unless it is really bothering you. Most hernias are not dangerous and do not need to be fixed.
    4. Do not have it repaired with mesh!
  • eric89660
    eric89660 rlc62

    Posted

    I sometimes have this pain. I have a couple of diverticula and a hiatus hernia but I don't have an umbilical hernia. I think the pain is from the diverticula but I can't be sure.

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