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I have been diagnosed with hernia which is still very small. i do have a bit of pain in my lower abdomen when i bend forward. is surgery the only way to address this condition?

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Hernia: Surgery is the recommended treatment for hernia when symptoms are worse enough and cannot be monitored due to pain and increasing size.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/16/2019

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with hernia which is still very small. i do have a bit of pain in my lower abdomen when i bend forward. is surgery the only way to address this condition?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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