Question 1

could an inguinal hernia repair elevate the risk of testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Testicular cancer risk could increase in case of undescended testicle that could be associated with hernia
repairing the hernia and bringing the testicle down right around birth could decrease that chance but in later ages most likely testicle has to go while repairing the hernia because the risk is too much
now regular hernia repair has no effect on testicular cancer.

Question 2

help! need to know if there's an elevated risk of developing testicular cancer if you had an inguinal hernia repair in the past?

Accepted Answer

No: Hernia repair does not increase your risk to have testicular cancer.

Question 3

what can cause a inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Increased Pressure: In belly.  Holding your breath and lifting something heavy, increasing the pressure in your abdomen. Or a chronic cough.

Question 4

can an inguinal hernia cause pain 24/7?

Accepted Answer

Inguinal hernia: Absolutely. If an inguinal hernia is incarcerated it can cause a lot of pain. If you are experiencing a lot of pain and you feel a lump please see a physician as soon as possible. Good luck.

Question 5

cause for obstruction in inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

INCARCERATED hernia: Any hernia may incarcerate and cause bowel obstruction. Incarceration is when the contents of a hernia 'gets stuck' and the blood flow to the area ceases causing the tissue to be at risk for dying (ischemia-infarct). Immediate surgery is indicated. The signs of bowel obstruction are: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, lack of gas passage..

Question 6

could a varicoselectomy or an inguinal hernia cause epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

Hernia: Generally speaking, no. The usual predisposing factors for epididymitis are frequent urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary flow problems from prostatic hypertrophy. In addition, recent surgery, especially in the urogenital region can cause it as well, so theoretically, a recent varicoselectomy could cause it. Best to see a urologist.

Question 7

does inguinal hernia cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Better to say...: Constipation can be a sign of a complicated hernia especially if that hernia is hard and you cannot push it in anymore. A hernia is a piece of bowel coming out through an opening in your abdominal wall in this case the groin area. If you cannot have a bowel movement, the hernia is painful and hard it then is time to see a doctor for emergency check now.

Question 8

can your inguinal hernia cause gassiness?

Accepted Answer

Not really: However, you should watch out for symptoms of bowel obstruction, which a hernia can cause by trapping bowel. If food is moving through without vomiting, and the hernia is reducible, then probably unrelated. When in doubt, see your doctor.

Question 9

can an inguinal hernia cause blood in the semen?

Accepted Answer

Not that I know of: I have never heard of a inguinal hernia causing such a symptom.  An inguinal hernia is in close proximity to the vas deferens, which is the tube that carries sperm from the testicle to the urethra.  I would recommend seeing a surgeon regarding the hernia and a urologist regarding the blood in your semen.

Question 10

can an inguinal hernia cause erectile disfunction?

Accepted Answer

NO: No  it will not and unrelated if present.

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