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I've had 3 hernia surgeries last one about a year ago last week i started having sharp pains in my lower left abdomen again any ideas what it could be?
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Recurrence, musc str: if there is a bulge in the area, then it is a recurrence. If this is worsened with physical activity and started after physical activity , need to consider muscle strain. Bottom line need to be evaluated by a physician. Other possibilities include nerve entrapment.
Answered 4/3/2016
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Possible recurrence: one of the possibility is recurrence , and several other causes for ' sharp pains left abdomen ' See your doctor what is causing your pain .
Answered 11/25/2014
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