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I have a pain in my left groin, could this be another hernia? abut 8 months ago i had surgery for a hernia on the right side of my groin for a hernia, but this doesn't feel like the other one did. its a constant pain that increases as i lift or run. i don

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Dr. Tracey Childs answered

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It's : It's possible, but the pain doesn't sound like hernia pain. Usually, if a hernia is painful, there is an obvious bulge or fullness.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I have a pain in my left groin, could this be another hernia? abut 8 months ago i had surgery for a hernia on the right side of my groin for a hernia, but this doesn't feel like the other one did. its a constant pain that increases as i lift or run. i don

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracey Childs answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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