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Is it possible that i have a hernia. how do i diagnose. i had a lap appendectomy almost 2 months ago. very small bulge under one of the scars. normal?

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Dr. Mike Siroky answered

Hernia: That could be an incisional hernia, you should see the surgeon who did your surgery about it.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2016

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A member asked:

Is it possible that i have a hernia. how do i diagnose. i had a lap appendectomy almost 2 months ago. very small bulge under one of the scars. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mike Siroky answered

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

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