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A 27-year-old female asked:

Pain in abdominal muscle to the left of navel. lots of gas, chest discomfort and visible peristalsis for almost 1 year. hernia?

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Possible hernia: I recommend seeing a general surgeon as soon as possible. It can be an abdominal muscle strain.

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