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I have been told i have an umbilical hernia. is it usual to have pain on my left side feeling like the worst side ache imaginable.
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Consultation: You need to be examined to determine if the hernia has twisted or infected. Call your physician immediately for any ongoing abdominal pain.
Answered 4/17/2014
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General surgeon: If you have an umbilical hernia and you're having pain, it could indicated that the hernia is getting incarcerated and needs to be repaired by an an abdominal surgeon as soon as possible to avoid the more serious complication of strangulation.
Answered 1/5/2017
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