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Small Umbilical Hernia
Hello to to HerniaTalk community,
Is there anyone here who is suffering with a small umbilical hernia but is asymptomatic (aside from the small bulge near the navel)? I have performed extensive research on the abdominal wall, fascia and of course, have visually inspected the umbilical hernia on a friend who has completely changed his entire food regimen (increased protein and balanced carbs/healthy fats) and has been exercising to strengthen his abdominal muscles for weeks, throughout which time the bulge has shrunk. Since his hernia is fat induced, it makes sense that the shrinking of fat cells in the abdominal and tightening of the muscles would contribute to the “gap” retracting. Although my friend with the hernia has seen a specialist and was told on the spot that his hernia will eventually get bigger, I am wondering how this is a definitive approach/solution at this time. Whatever happened to “watching and waiting?” How can it be fully established at this preliminary stage (and especially under already mentioned circumstances) that surgery will be necessary? It makes no logical sense that the fascia can heal itself, and that tightening/strengthening the abdominal wall can cause a hernia to shrink (as it has), but it is inevitable that surgery will be required. This seems logically lopsided, from both a common sensory and medical standpoint. Is anyone else experiencing this? Or has anyone been told that they would need surgery, but actually, in time, did not need it at all? Input would be so appreciated. Thank you! -
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