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I have pelvic pain on the left side & my mri says i have a inguinal hernia on the right side. can the hernia on the right side cause pain on the left?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Not really.: It is likely that the right sided hernia is causing no symptoms, and the left sided pain is still unexplained.

Answered 10/11/2015

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A member asked:

I have pelvic pain on the left side & my mri says i have a inguinal hernia on the right side. can the hernia on the right side cause pain on the left?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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