Q: I am a 64-year-old male in good health, although I have a bit of a gut in the middle. My issue is that I have developed an umbilical hernia that looks like a large “outie.” It is not very ...
"An umbilical hernia develops when a portion of tissue or intestine protrudes through a weakened area near the navel, often resulting in a noticeable bulge and, in some cases, pain or discomfort. At ...
Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO An outie belly button is mainly a cosmetic issue and doesn't usually need treatment.Umbilical hernias are a common cause of outie belly buttons and may ...
We tend to do a lot of lifting this time of year, so getting a hernia during the holidays isn't out of the question. Doctors perform about a million hernia surgeries every year, but many people don't ...
Q: I have an umbilical hernia which is causing me great concerns and problems. I would appreciate information on my umbilical hernia. Also, my husband has an inguinal hernia.