Question 1

can an inguinal hernia cause bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the hernia becomes incarcerate the loop of bowel is trapped in the hernia and may be twisted as is its blood supply. This usually requires emergent attention and probable surgery. Do not delay as the trapped bowel could become ischemic from lack of blood flow and then you have a much more serious and complicated problem.

Question 2

inguinal hernia causes nausea when part of intestine gets trapped. it is painful emergency situation.  i feel nausea off and on w/o  emergency, why?

Accepted Answer

Hernia: when a piece of intestine gets trapped in a hernia it may swell and cause the blood supply to become decreased.  This may cause the portion of bowel to become damaged or die resulting in a medical emergency.  If the hernia becomes tender or painful go to the ER immediately.  They may be able to manually reduce the hernia and restore the blood supply or surgery may be  needed.

Question 3

can an inguinal hernia cause pain throughout entire lower abdomen and throughout all soft tissue within the pelvis and surrounding area?

Accepted Answer

Yes If it gets: incarcerated ( get stuck and unable to push back in )  if you have one see your doctor and get it repaired .

Question 4

if mild nerve (?) pain persists around the top of the inguinal hernia mesh where it rubs the abdomen 6 months post-op, what's the best way to investigate the cause? is this unusual, and what could be the cause? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Contact surgeon: You should contact the surgeon who treated you. You should not have pain at the site at 6 months after surgery.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

can even a small inguinal hernia affect bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Even a small inguinal hernia can involve the colon, and thus lead to problems with bowel moments.

Question 6

i had an inguinal hernia repair on my right side 2 years ago, just recently i've been getting slight pain on my right side after some bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent Hernia?: One thing i would be worried about is a recurrent hernia. See your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 7

1 yr after inguinal hernia repair, getting minor pain when working out or when having bowel movement. pain comes and goes. nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Groin pain post surg: High level of preoperative pain indicated an increased risk of long-term pain,  Suggesting  that  hernia disease was already complicated prior to surgery in some patients; stretching, entrapment, and/or inflammation of local nerves are conceivable mechanisms, but psychologic susceptibility or pain sensitivity may also play a role. Chronic pain can be disabling,Triple neurectomy provides definite
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Question 8

when i have gas almost seems as gut popped out. what may this be? its near my post op inguinal hernia scar? left side, maybe large bowel passing gas?

Accepted Answer

Ventral hernia: is possible at the site of previous inguinal hernia, because the abdominal muscles are somewhat weakened after the original surgery. it may also be another inguinal hernia.

Question 9

is there any danger in taking a more immediate laxative while i've been using miralax (polyethylene glycol) for the past six days? inguinal hernia, need bowel movement.

Accepted Answer

Yes, risky!: You need an exam if a week on laxatives has not helped. More can be bad for you! Drink lots of water, eat fruits/veggies, try probiotics (sauerkraut, etc). But see a Dr - blockages can be dangerous and other complications can be more trouble than a visit. So, go! Go soon. Best!

Question 10

i seem to have inguinal hernia without bulge. is intestine strangulation still possible in this case?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: if you have a hernia without a bulge that mean the opening is too small
you need to watch for pain wither in the groin or in the testicles
if pain is increase then you need to see a surgeon

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Can an inguinal hernia cause bowel obstruction

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Can an inguinal hernia cause bowel obstruction?

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Inguinal hernia causes nausea when part of intestine gets trapped. it is painful emergency situation. i feel nausea off and on w/o emergency, why?

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Can an inguinal hernia cause pain throughout entire lower abdomen and throughout all soft tissue within the pelvis and surrounding area?

A member asked:

If mild nerve (?) pain persists around the top of the inguinal hernia mesh where it rubs the abdomen 6 months post-op, what's the best way to investigate the cause? is this unusual, and what could be the cause? thank you.

A member asked:

Can even a small inguinal hernia affect bowel movement?

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I had an inguinal hernia repair on my right side 2 years ago, just recently i've been getting slight pain on my right side after some bowel movements?

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1 yr after inguinal hernia repair, getting minor pain when working out or when having bowel movement. pain comes and goes. nerve damage?

A member asked:

When i have gas almost seems as gut popped out. what may this be? its near my post op inguinal hernia scar? left side, maybe large bowel passing gas?

A member asked:

Is there any danger in taking a more immediate laxative while i've been using miralax (polyethylene glycol) for the past six days? inguinal hernia, need bowel movement.

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I seem to have inguinal hernia without bulge. is intestine strangulation still possible in this case?

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