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A member asked:

Have had hernia above belly button since i was baby, 38 now. would that cause abdominal swelling day after abdominal workout?

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Dr. Rashed Hasan answered

Hernia: If the hernia is large enough it can swell with exercise

Answered 10/14/2016

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