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A 45-year-old member asked:

I have stomach pains, belching and diarrhea. could my imbilical hernia cause these symptoms?

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Dr. David Earle
General Surgery 33 years experience
Maybe: If the hernia is firm and painful, itchy be the cause. If this is so, you need to see a doctor asap. If this is not the case, the two are probably unrelated. Your primary care provider should be able to tell one way or another.
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