Epigastric Hernia Symptoms Diagnosis And Treatment
Epigastric hernias can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired. They are similar to an umbilical hernia, except the umbilical hernia forms around the belly button and the epigastric hernia is usually between the belly button and the chest. An epigastric hernia is typically small enough that the peritoneum, or the lining of the abdominal cavity, as well as intra-abdominal fat, pushes through the muscle wall. In minor cases, the issue may be diagnosed during a CT scan or other testing for an entirely different issue, and may never cause symptoms....