Hello Dr Grief, my name is Karl. while working out yesterday at the gym, I experienced sharp physical pain when I attempted to utilize the abdominal press machine. I do not experience this pain under normal circumstances, but I feel it when I apply pressure to my lower abdominal region on the right side of the body, just to the right of my navel. When I looked up the symptoms for hernia online, I noticed that I easily apply to about half the symptoms. A little background, I ve gained significant weight since retiring from the military, so I don t see visible lumps, but I am experiencing full feelings, increased upset stomachs and bowel issues, possible reduced blood supply, pain in other regions (legs), and difficulty with daily activities. What should be my next step in confirming my novice diagnosis or for healthy preventive measures? Thank you for your assistance.