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Mr Joshua See tried ways to heal his hernia naturally, but eventually underwent surgery in 2023.

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SINGAPORE – In 2023, Mr Joshua See saw a doctor after he experienced some pain in his left testicle. There was also a small bulge on the right side of his pelvic area. 

A physical examination with a urologist showed that he had an inguinal hernia, also known as a groin hernia. 

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