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How can i tell if i have a pulled muscle or a hernia?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Depends on location : Sometimes with a hernia you Can feel mass but I can see a mass with tendonitis you will need an evaluation

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 6/19/2017

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