Hiatus Hernia

DarceyK123 | 11:33 Sun 04th Oct 2020 | Body & Soul

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My elderly Mother has a hiatus hernia, the other day when helping her dress i noticed she has a bulge in the belly button area.

I didnt say anything to her as i didnt want to worry her but was thinking maybe this is normal with this type of hernia.

Any thoughts appreciated.

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dannyk13

I have one and sometimes it does tend to bulge but then settles down.

DarceyK123

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Ok, thanks Danny, so nothing to worry about then?

Sqad

No big deal.
It is what is known as an Umbilical Hernia and absolutely nothing to do with her Hiatus Hernia.

dannyk13

Sqad, I have a Hiatus hernia and sometimes it does show a bit.

DarceyK123

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Ok thanks sqad, i just worry because i know her Mum died from a hernia, strangulated, i think.

Sqad

Danny.?.....I have never known a Hiatus Hernia to 'show."

andy-hughes

I have a hiatus hernia and I have also had an umbilical hernia, and I can confirm they are not connected.

Umbilical hernia surgery is pretty straight forward, but her doctor will advise if she is suitable for the surgery.

dannyk13

Sqad, It's just that sometimes my stomach feels bloated.

DarceyK123

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I doubt she would be suitable for any surgery as she's 83 with COPD.

bednobs

hiatus hernia is no where near the belly button

Sqad

bednobs....yours or mine?
I wouldn't object to my hiatus hernia being next to your belly button.?....??......

andy-hughes

bednobs - // hiatus hernia is no where near the belly button //

Darcey didn't suggest it was - merely enquiring if there may be a link, and being advised that there is not a link.