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A member asked:

I had umbilical hernia surgery 7 m ago today i have a hard lump on my right side and when i lie down i have a burning felling in my stomach ?

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Dr. Marvin Stein answered

See the surgeon: You may have scar tissue or the mesh.

Answered 4/5/2013

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