Nate - I don't know anything about hernias, but like with anything else, rather than worrying about it, it's better to get it checked out. Maybe you'll get a doctor you really like. It could happen. Before you go, maybe you could look up hernias on one of those MD sites like mayoclinic.com or WebMD. That way you'll know what questions to ask. And don't be one of those guys who puts off and puts off going to the doctor!