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A member asked:

What foods should i eat to strenthen my lower abdomen after a inguinal hernia surgical operation?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

No food has been: Shown to strengthen lower abdominal tissues or to avoid hernia recurrence.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 5/24/2013

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Hello! I dont know if i have a inguinal/femoral hernia or what but this pain appear in my right area of my down there area but something below my belly (right part) , Im afraid to have surgery, what type of doctor should i go?

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I need to have inguinal hernia surgery, I am 5-7, 225 lb. Would it be advisable to have some belly fat removed during the surgey?

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After having an operation for inguinal hernia, if I masturbate a testicle will often shift up into my lower abdomen. Is this something to worry about?

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If my abdomen and lower parts go numb after a hernia surgery, is that normal? I went in for a double hernia that was caused by lifting to much weight. The belly button and left lower areas were effected. The doctor said the cut would be small and it would

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