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I suffered a hernia last night. there is no bulge. there have been extreme bouts of sever pain since the injury (suffered from caughing). er?

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Dr. Daniel Para answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See a doctor: A hernia can be diagnosed by a physical exam with your primary doctor or a general surgeon. Any new abdominal pain or acute pain should be evaluated promptly by your doctor. Sometimes musculoskeletal pain (tendon sprain, etc) can be mistaken for a hernia, and may only require rest and anti-inflammatory medication.

Answered 5/21/2013

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