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Milford, DE
A 30-year-old female asked:

How can i tell if inguinal hernia is back when i never had a bulge tests didn't show it was discovered by exploratory surgery 10 yrs ago same symp now?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
See your doctor.: If there is no visible evidence of a bulge, then an inguinal hernia can only be diagnosed by physical exam or by certain x-rays, such as a CAT scan. If you are having symptoms in that area, I would recommend that you see your doctor. Good luck.
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Dr. Herman Hammerstead
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Trauma Surgery 52 years experience
Vague: Was the hernia repaired when found and how??? MRI of the lower abdomen and physical exam the most definitive way. See Gen. Surgeon
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Last updated Dec 23, 2014

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