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I'm 29. have just had a ct. indicated i have a small umbilical hernia containing fat. still having pain after two weeks. should i talk to a surgeon?
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Yes: If you are still having discomfort, you can see a General Surgeon for consultation to determine if the hernia is the cause of your pain and if/when surgery is recommended to fix the hernia.
Answered 3/12/2020
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