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DarceyK123 | 10:33 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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I have one and sometimes it does tend to bulge but then settles down.
10:34 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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Ok, thanks Danny, so nothing to worry about then?
10:41 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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No big deal.
It is what is known as an Umbilical Hernia and absolutely nothing to do with her Hiatus Hernia.
10:57 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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Sqad, I have a Hiatus hernia and sometimes it does show a bit.
10:59 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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Ok thanks sqad, i just worry because i know her Mum died from a hernia, strangulated, i think.
11:01 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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Danny.?.....I have never known a Hiatus Hernia to 'show."
11:02 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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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.
11:02 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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Sqad, It's just that sometimes my stomach feels bloated.
11:04 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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I doubt she would be suitable for any surgery as she's 83 with COPD.
11:05 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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hiatus hernia is no where near the belly button
11:12 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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bednobs....yours or mine?
I wouldn't object to my hiatus hernia being next to your belly button.?....??......
11:17 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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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.
11:18 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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Bednobs can answer for herself but I assumed she aimed that at Danny
11:20 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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Bednobs I think, you are wrong.This from the NHS
//A hiatus hernia is when part of your stomach moves up into your chest.//
11:25 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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Danny......bednobs is correct and your quote is correct, just different hymn sheets.
11:28 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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Yes Danny and that's where you get the feeling of fullness, the belly button is much lower down.
11:29 Sun 04th Oct 2020
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The Doc's being naughty again.
11:41 Sun 04th Oct 2020

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