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A member asked:

I went to gym and it still hurts when i squeeze my abs together, do i have a hernia?

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Look for a bulge: Most likely your muscles are sore due to exercise. Hernias are holes in the abdominal wall associated with a lump under the skin, and/or localized pain. If its bad enough, or you think you have a hernia, see your primary care provider for an exam to find out more. Hope this helps!

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 5/16/2014

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