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Can scar tissue mimic a hernia recurrence?

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harry93150
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About six months ago I got a surgery to fix a small umbilical hernia. For about half that time, I've felt like the hernia symptoms have returned: there's lots of discomfort and 'itchiness' at the site, especially when laying on my back or swimming, which is how I discovered the hernia in the first place. The only difference is that before my surgery I had a visible bulge that I could see and push in, while now I no longer have any bulges, though I do have some toughness that my doctor identified as scar tissue.

My question is: can scar tissue mimic the sensations of a hernia? The fact that the hernia site feels so much like it did before my surgery concerns me. However since I have scar tissue in the same area, and don't notice any bulges this time, I'm hoping it's something else.

Thanks for any help!

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