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I had umbilical hernia repair done 10 years ago no issues with pain be today.im having severe pain there,moving around its horrible,it's fevered.if it's not strangulated does that mean it's not an emergency because i can't stand much more of this?

Q: i had umbilical hernia repair done 10 years ago no issues with pain be today.im having severe pain there,moving around its horrible,it's fevered.if it's not strangulated does that mean it's not an emergency because i can't stand much more of this?

: Your current symptoms are likely not the consequence of umbilical hernia repair 10 years ago. You should be examined ASAP, either ER or urgent care because an acute abdomen can't be ruled out.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Your current symptoms are likely not the consequence of umbilical hernia repair 10 years ago. You should be examined ASAP, either ER or urgent care because an acute abdomen can't be ruled out.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/24/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

To ER fast.

Answered 6/23/2022

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A member asked:

I had umbilical hernia repair done 10 years ago no issues with pain be today.im having severe pain there,moving around its horrible,it's fevered.if it's not strangulated does that mean it's not an emergency because i can't stand much more of this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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