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It feels like one of my muscles is on fire and I cannot move because the pain gets worse - Should I go to the ER? (photo)

NinaTemkinApr 26, 2019
I had a For tummy tuck and muscle repair. I am nine weeks postop. I was laying in my bed and all of the sudden I felt a very burning sensation left side above my belly button. It feels like one of my muscles is on fire and I cannot move because the pain gets worse. What can calls that ? Should I go to the emergency room

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