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My son was born with a hernia and his penis size looks much smaller than his other two brothers also he is small in height, is the hernia the reason?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: hernia, don't know where, isn't the cause for his small built, hence smaller penis size compared to his siblings​, kindly take him to the pediatrician for evaluation and proper management, best wishes

Answered 2/6/2018

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