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4 months pp from c-sec this morning in bed i stretched & now i feel stinging sensation internally above my incision left side like i pulled something?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Evaluation: If the pain continues then you should be evaluated. incisional hernias are one possible explanation.

Answered 12/20/2014

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