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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 referred me to a surgeon for a periumbilical hernia i have an apt on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Go to surgeon: You need to follow through with a surgeon visit as a peri umbilical hernia indicates that there is usually a loop of intestine underneath that protrusion that can get trapped and it needs to be repaired.

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/4/2017

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Hi there, Over the last 5 months I've lost around 30 lbs of weight. As my body is slimmer, I noticed a small lump in my groin area about 4/5 inches below belly button. I'm not sure if it was there and I did not notice because of the extra fat. Either way, did some research and have narrowed down symptom to inguinal hernia. Scheduled appointment with personal care doctor but it is not until September. Should I see an urgent care sooner? inguinal hernia, how urgent to see doctor?

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