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Do i have to go to a doctor if i might have a hernea i fell down to one knee left one grabbed counter with right arm now my above hip hurts went to caroprator said it might me a hernia

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hello. : Hello. It would be a good idea to be medically evaluated if you may have a hernia. A hernia occurs when contents from the abdomen poke through a tear or hole in the abdominal wall. It can be a medical emergency if some of the intestines protrude through the stomach wall and get stuck there. Take care.

Answered 10/3/2016

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It : It would depend on what you see and what you feel. You could have a hernia or a muscle strain injury. A hernia may cause visible swelling and recurrent discomfort with straining. The only way to tell for sure is to have a physical examination with your doctor who can help you decide what you may have.

Answered 10/4/2016

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