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How do i know if my hernia is increasing if there is no bulge ?
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See PCP: Be examined or imaging with ultrasound may show changes
Answered 6/9/2017
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Hernia: It's likely that your hernia is not increasing if you are not seeing a bulge. A hernia is just a hole in the abdominal wall. As it gets larger, eventually your abdominal contents start to bulge through.
Answered 6/21/2017
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