What follow-up is recommended for patients with a diagnosed umbilical hernia who are not undergoing surgery?

Follow-up for patients with a diagnosed umbilical hernia who are not undergoing surgery typically involves clinical monitoring for symptoms or complications such as pain, incarceration, or strangulation. In the absence of surgery, routine imaging or specialist follow-up is generally not required unless the patient develops new or worsening symptoms. Patients should be advised to seek prompt medical attention if they experience acute pain, signs of bowel obstruction, or changes in the hernia size or consistency.

There are no specific UK NICE guidelines detailing routine follow-up protocols for non-operated umbilical hernias in adults, indicating that conservative management primarily relies on patient education and symptom-driven review in primary care.