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Hernia repaired when 18 months old, play football regularly, recently started to hurt when playing, no lump but uncomfortable, strain?? need advice

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probable strain: But if pain continues see your primary care for evaluation

Answered 1/5/2019

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