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I had a ultrasound done on sat, they found a hernia located on my right side, it hurts terribby 18 years ago I had a hernia in my belly with my intestine wrapped around the hernia, it was removed. my doctor wants me to meet with a specialist on feb 10th. I cant wait that long, I have no energy, sleep a lot and need to stay off my feet, the pain hurts to bad to keep standing. What are your thoughts. Thank You Pius
I have gone through your query and I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing. As a physician I would like to tell you that you should follow your doctors instructions as told. Because your hernia needs to be evaluated by a specialist to take decision about treatment and management plan.
Meanwhile I would like to tell you that you should go to a ER or your attending physicians, if the symptoms aggravates.
Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question.
Regards, Dr. Abhijeet
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Hi, I have gone through your query and I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing. As a physician I would like to tell you that you should follow your doctors instructions as told. Because your hernia needs to be evaluated by a specialist to take decision about treatment and management plan. Meanwhile I would like to tell you that you should go to a ER or your attending physicians, if the symptoms aggravates. Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question. Regards, Dr. Abhijeet