Question 1

i had left side inguinal hernia repair(incision/mesh) 9 weeks ago. numbness in groin is fading, but i now have burning in testicle/incision area. why?

Accepted Answer

Healing process : Probably relate to the the healing process. Doesn't sound dangerous. If it persists and limits your activity, or gets worse, see your surgeon again. If no answers, consider a second opinion from a general surgeon with experience in hernia repair. Check the americas hernia society website to find surgeons that are members. Whole this is no guarantee of quality, it demonstrates some interest.

Question 2

i had inguinal hernia surgery without mesh two weeks ago on left side. now when i touch my left testicle it feels hard like a small stone.

Accepted Answer

Consult with: your surgeon.  It might be vascular injury to your testicle.

Question 3

i had left inguinal hernia repair surgery a year ago and i noticed that ever since the surgery, my left testicle is lower than the right. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hernia repair involves the area where your testicles descend. As long as you are not having any pain or discomfort, you should be fine.

Question 4

i had pain for almost 8 months in veins above testicle after hernia repair then i took meds and pain went. now again after 1 year pain has started?

Accepted Answer

Varicose veins: Possuibly varicose veins in the scrotum 2nd to hernia repair 
it should be checked out by the surgeon who dis your repair  or at least some doctor.

Question 5

26m 3 weeks out from bilateral inguinal open hernia repair with mesh. absorbable sutures. still having a shooting pain in my right groin/testicle. is it normal? when will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon: It is possible to have pain this far out from surgery.  Recommend you try over the counter medication such as ibuprofen or naproxen if you are not allergic.  However you should notify your surgeon asap as he may have specific recs or want to reexamine you.  If your symptoms worsen such as fever, worsened tenderness, swelling, redness around your incisions you should urgently be seen by a provider.

Question 6

heaviness and some pain on the left side and testicle after a month on inguinal hernia repair specially after walking a lot & after sex is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal: This sensation can be normal for up to 6 months

Question 7

im  concerned yes my boyfriend of 14 years has had a hernia in his groin area for almost 8 to 9 years and its just getting bigger, it has pushed his man hood all the way over to the side and now looks to only have one testicle instead of 2, hes afraid to

Accepted Answer

It : It is very common to have hernias on both sides.  It sounds like he will need to have this repaired surgically.  As long as it is not causing him pain or causing him symptoms of GI obstruction such as nausea, vomiting and severe abdominal pain, he will not need to have the surgery done as an emergency.  It is unfortunate that he did not have a good experience with his previous surgery.  I think he should check around and find a surgeon with whom he feels comfortable with.  You might ask his personal physician or your friends for a name.  Confidence is everything for him.  He needs to express his fears and concerns. The hernia surgery can then be done as in an outpatient setting, which is usually calmer, on a day that fits his schedule better.  Best wishes.

Question 8

i'm having pain in my left testicle after laparoscopic hernia repair on both sides. it's been 30 days since my surgery, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain?: Most likely this is referred pain, i.e. nerve irritation in the surgical area, not a problem in the testicle itself. Contact your surgeon if the pain continues, or immediately if you have fever or if there is pain, tenderness, swelling, or redness of the scrotum.

Question 9

i had inguinal hernia on right side and now left side often hurts on same place but ultrasound doesnt show hernia. what could it be? is it dangerous? i also have varicocele in my left testicle. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: It could be a strain /sprain. You dont need an ultrasound to diagnose an inguinal hernia. A good clinical exam will diagnose it. Sometimes a large varicocele can give a 'dragging' kind of pain. Use local heat and ibuprofen for a few days and if not better see a doc who will do a good hands on clinical exam. Wear a good supprt underwear for the varicocele. Hope you feel better

Question 10

i had a inguinal hernia repair 4 weeks ago.(left side) my testicle is still swollen and  a odd shape and very tender to touch. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be: any number of things such as hematoma, orchitis, or just plain post operative swelling.  You need to show it to your surgeon.

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I was basically pain free for a year after hernia mesh repair on left side but now above my left testicle and testicle is giving me pain will it go away

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I had left side inguinal hernia repair(incision/mesh) 9 weeks ago. numbness in groin is fading, but i now have burning in testicle/incision area. why?

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I had inguinal hernia surgery without mesh two weeks ago on left side. now when i touch my left testicle it feels hard like a small stone.

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I had left inguinal hernia repair surgery a year ago and i noticed that ever since the surgery, my left testicle is lower than the right. is this ok?

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I had pain for almost 8 months in veins above testicle after hernia repair then i took meds and pain went. now again after 1 year pain has started?

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26m 3 weeks out from bilateral inguinal open hernia repair with mesh. absorbable sutures. still having a shooting pain in my right groin/testicle. is it normal? when will it go away?

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Heaviness and some pain on the left side and testicle after a month on inguinal hernia repair specially after walking a lot & after sex is it normal?

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Im concerned yes my boyfriend of 14 years has had a hernia in his groin area for almost 8 to 9 years and its just getting bigger, it has pushed his man hood all the way over to the side and now looks to only have one testicle instead of 2, hes afraid to

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I'm having pain in my left testicle after laparoscopic hernia repair on both sides. it's been 30 days since my surgery, is this normal?

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I had inguinal hernia on right side and now left side often hurts on same place but ultrasound doesnt show hernia. what could it be? is it dangerous? i also have varicocele in my left testicle. thanks?

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I had a inguinal hernia repair 4 weeks ago.(left side) my testicle is still swollen and a odd shape and very tender to touch. is this normal?

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