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Is pain like a stitch, very sharp pain, normal after umbilical hernia repair surgery?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pain: You may have a stitch infection Check with your surgeon

Dr Cress agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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