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Can abdominal hernia cause pain that comes & goes but is there often & for a while? i dont feel a bulge, but im 52 and 180 pounds so i have fat belly. i try &push &dont feel anything. abdominal us and labs normal. had c section & 2 pregnancies?

Q: can abdominal hernia cause pain that comes & goes but is there often & for a while? i dont feel a bulge, but im 52 and 180 pounds so i have fat belly. i try &push &dont feel anything. abdominal us and labs normal. had c section & 2 pregnancies?

: An abdominal wall ultrasound can spot an abdominal wall hernia. However in view of your continued bouts of abdominal discomfort with no digestive symptoms, you could consult an abdominal surgeon for evaluation and advice.

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An abdominal wall ultrasound can spot an abdominal wall hernia. However in view of your continued bouts of abdominal discomfort with no digestive symptoms, you could consult an abdominal surgeon for evaluation and advice.

Answered 2/18/2022

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A member asked:

Can abdominal hernia cause pain that comes & goes but is there often & for a while? i dont feel a bulge, but im 52 and 180 pounds so i have fat belly. i try &push &dont feel anything. abdominal us and labs normal. had c section & 2 pregnancies?

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