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Hello i felt a slip or a tug at my lower left abdomen lifting a bin. at 2.5 inches left of my naval and then 3 inches down i feel a small knot. soreness. same knot, a bit smaller, is on the other side of my abdomen. no soreness there. hernia or pull?

Q: hello i felt a slip or a tug at my lower left abdomen lifting a bin. at 2.5 inches left of my naval and then 3 inches down i feel a small knot. soreness. same knot, a bit smaller, is on the other side of my abdomen. no soreness there. hernia or pull?

: It could be either, needs a careful exam by a surgeon,. in the meantime use local heat avoid any heavy lifting. hope you do well

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It could be either, needs a careful exam by a surgeon,. in the meantime use local heat avoid any heavy lifting. hope you do well

Answered 3/9/2023

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A member asked:

Hello i felt a slip or a tug at my lower left abdomen lifting a bin. at 2.5 inches left of my naval and then 3 inches down i feel a small knot. soreness. same knot, a bit smaller, is on the other side of my abdomen. no soreness there. hernia or pull?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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