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Could Pain In Sides Under Waist Line Be Hernia?

hi i have pain on my sides just under my waist line. when ibend over to touch my toes or tie my shoe laces . i try an do my bend over exercises but could hardly bend over or cant bend over at aii. it could be my hernia. im 61 yrs old 5ft 10 n weigh 100kgs i walk 3.5 km nearly 2months now
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Hi
Hernia can occur in weak areas of abdomen like groin, bellybutton etc.
It is seen as a bulge.
As per your description, it doesn't look like hernia.
You can get an Ultrasound abdomen and clarify.
Nothing to worry.
Regards
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Could Pain In Sides Under Waist Line Be Hernia?

Hi Hernia can occur in weak areas of abdomen like groin, bellybutton etc. It is seen as a bulge. As per your description, it doesn t look like hernia. You can get an Ultrasound abdomen and clarify. Nothing to worry. Regards