area around navel is red...
2006-10-28 02:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by baccagal 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Sounds much like an umbilical hernia and one that is possibly in trouble. It needs to be seen, and the sooner the better. In a hernia, a small bit of the intestine is slipping out between the muscles of the abdomen. If it gets caught out and can't slip back into place, that area of the intestine can die. If this is the case and it is a hernia, it needs surgical repair. If it is strangled, it will need immediate repair- or your father will get extremely ill and could have multiple other problems. I suggest going to the Emergency Room, as soon as you can. If it can be reduced, they can then refer him for the surgery later- but if it can't be, it needs correcting and sooner the better.
2006-10-28 02:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does indeed sound like a hernia, see a doctor. If it isn't bothersome your dad can just live with it. There is a surgery to repair, his choice.
2006-10-28 09:34:44 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a hernia get him go see a doctor. Simple repair.
2006-10-28 09:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like a hernia, make sure that he does notleave it too long as they can become painful, my brother has had his since birth and is waiting to have his sorted.
2006-10-28 09:30:04 · answer #4 · answered by msbabydoll88 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a hernia and if he does not see a doctor he could DIE. it will get gang green. get him to the ER NOW.
2006-10-28 09:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋