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Doctors still claim no ventral hernia of large bulging at left side under umbilicus. they claim it to be undistributed fat? ran ct scan twice. help?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Send us your CT scan: The report of your CT scan should be able to make a clear distinction between fat collection versus a hernia. A pod physician can clearly define the nature of your bulge in the abdomen. Seek a second opinion if this bulging area is increasing in size over 6 months..

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Doctors still claim no ventral hernia of large bulging at left side under umbilicus. they claim it to be undistributed fat? ran ct scan twice. help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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