Can an inguinal hernia cause bowel obstruction

Question 1

Can an inguinal hernia cause bowel obstruction?

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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... Read More

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Yes.: A hernia is said to be incarcerated when a structure within the abdominal cavity gets "stuck" within the hernia. If this happens to be a loop of intes... Read More

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Bowel obstruction: Most definitely. Hernias are the second most common cause for a small bowel obstruction. Inguinal hernias often allow loops of small bowel to slip in ... Read More

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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?

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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 t... Read More

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Question 3

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

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

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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.

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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!

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Question 5

Can even a small inguinal hernia affect bowel movement?

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

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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?

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

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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?

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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 surg... Read More

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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?

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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 an... Read More

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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.

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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, ... Read More

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Question 10

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

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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 ... Read More

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Can an inguinal hernia cause bowel obstruction