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A 31-year-old male asked:

I think i have a hernia. i have fshd muscular dystrophy and im 31. where i live the doctors no nothing about muscular dystrophy. what do i do?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
General Surgery 47 years experience
See a surgeon: Where you live to see whether or not you have a hernia. If you need to have surgical repair, it would probably be best to go to a medical center for the operation, if you feel uncomfortable with your local doctors.
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