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Do all hernias have to bulge out? feel it under the skin by belly button and it hurts really bad. 7 wks out from gallbladder surgery.

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Discuss with surgeon: Probably can be repaired at time of GB surgery unless it becomes inflamed or severely painful

Answered 8/24/2020

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A member asked:

Do all hernias have to bulge out? feel it under the skin by belly button and it hurts really bad. 7 wks out from gallbladder surgery.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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