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Should A Medical Investigation Be Done For Tenderness And Contractions In The Abdominal Muscles?
I'm a white male, age 62. Recently experiencing slight tenderness and notable bulge when contracting abdominal muscles. I've had hernia surgery about 6 inches below this area 3 years ago. Any thing here worth investigating, or should I take 2 aspirin and go to bed ?
Mon, 20 Aug 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It might be recurrence of hernia or it can be something called "Diastasis recti" which is a hernia like condition where your abdominal muscles get weaker and abdominal content protrudes out. You can go for an ultrasound scan to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It might be recurrence of hernia or it can be something called "Diastasis recti" which is a hernia like condition where your abdominal muscles get weaker and abdominal content protrudes out. You can go for an ultrasound scan to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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