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I have a hernia in my lower stomach left side groin. surgery in a week. top of skin feels numb. is this normal and should i go to the er?
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I would see doctor: as numbness is not normal and i would be concerned about strangulation of bowel, typically you would have pain
Answered 8/28/2016
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