I went in for a CT scan in regards to my hernias. The CT scan showed a tiny umbilical hernia. I am an outtie now. I also have DR and well aware of what it has done to by body...the back pain, bloat, etc. I use to have 4-5 finger width and now I am down to 2 finger width. I think I have a hernia either hiatal or esophagus hernia. The general surgeon did not feel nor did it show on CT scan. It pulsates daily and bulges weekly. It's very painful. Is it possible the CT scan missed it?
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