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Old 11-08-2013, 11:12 AM
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All hernia means is a bulging or protrusion of an organ or connective tissue that shouldn't, so that can cover a lot of ground (so to speak). So yes, I think it's possible.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/medlineplus/hernia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hernia

The increase in size could be due to inflammation/swelling. Can you try an NSAID (e.g. aspirin ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) to see if it helps the inflammation/pain?

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