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Er saturday- ct showed a hernia but no appendicitis. bw/urine test came back clear. lower right side sharp pain when moving. can hernias be left alone? not sure what to do next. pain got a little better today. still anxious about it and worried?
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Yes, hernia can be left alone if it is asymptomatic and reducible. However, an incarcerated hernia requires surgical intervention. Take care.
Answered 6/21/2023
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