Sentences with phrase «normally umbilical hernias»

If there is a hard knot or protrusion coming from Sassy's belly button, then an examination from a Veterinarian would be required to determine if the symptoms she is suffering from are due to the protrusion (hernia) or some other cause (foreign body, infection, parasites, poisoning etc...); normally an umbilical hernia causes very little trouble and is corrected at the same time as neutering.

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Small umbilical hernias contain nothing but a fatty veil called the omentum which normally covers the intestines.

Small umbilical hernias contain nothing but a fatty veil we all share called the omentum which normally covers the intestines.

Umbilical hernias are usually harmless and unless they pose a health threat, are monitored for growth or other changes and are usually corrected during a different surgery as an «add on»; normally the hernia would comprise of fat, but if the intestine pass through, the complication may lead to death if not resolved quickly.