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A member asked:
Hi, i had a c section on 7/22/2016 i have a lump next to my belly button my obgyn said it might be a periumbilical hernia how do i know if it is?
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See: a General Surgeon (you can ask your OB-GYN for a referral) You may have an incisional hernia after your C-Section!!! Hope this is helpful and Happy Healthy New Year Dr z
Answered 12/31/2016
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