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I Have What I Think Is A Hernia , I’ve

Posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2020

Question: I have what I think is a hernia, I’ve had it at least 4 years it’s nevrt got any bigger, if anything I’ve lost weight lately and i think it’s maybe smaller, it’s not sore, I don’t think it ever has been?

Do I need something done about this?

Is it an emergency?

Could I just be fat?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably not a hernia

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

It does not look like a hernia. The best way to tell is by a clinical examination. If you feel there is a lump that gets smaller when you lie down and feels sore after some upright work, it could be a hernia. Have you ever surgery in your abdomen?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (25 minutes later)

Could it just be fat?
It’s not sore at all, when I breath in I can see the lump more,

I’ve not had surgery

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can be fat

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Yes, it can easily just be fat. If does not bother you in any way - other than cosmetically - I suggest you just let it be.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D