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Inguinal hernia surgery 8 months ago.was lifting heavy rocks 2 weeks ago & now have pain lower stomach when bending. hernia related or muscular?

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Hernia related: unless it is proved otherwise. See your surgeon who operated on you. Never heavy lifting for you.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 4/21/2018

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