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A 24-year-old female asked:

I had hernia surgery 8 yrs ago. i know i can feel another one above my belly button. is it urgent if there is no pain? just the bulging feeling?

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Dr. Michael Finkelsteinanswered

Internal Medicine 38 years experience

Hernias: are not an emergency if not incarcerated(stuck) if its reducible it can be followed up by your surgeon

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Dr. Heidi Fowler

Dr. Heidi Fowler agrees1 doctor agrees

A Verified Doctoranswered

40 years experience

Hernia: I would have it checked out soon just to make sure its okay

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