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I have a hernia i get a bulge below belly button that goes away after urinating ?
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Umbilical hernia: Common can be repaired if symptoms or size, or bowel gets stuck- incarcerated and tender. Most are asymptomatic, and only protrude with abdominal pressure- bowel movement, urinating straining etc.
Answered 8/25/2020
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