Epigastric Hernia: Symptoms, Treatment
Brief overview Symptoms: Often asymptomatic, possibly pain, pulling or pressure when tightening the abdominal muscles. Sudden severe pain, nausea and vomiting indicate possible life-threatening entrapment of organs in hernia sac. Treatment: no treatment for small hernias without symptoms, surgery for larger hernias or in an emergency if organs are trapped Causes and risk factors: Congenital … Epigastric Hernia: Symptoms, Treatment
