Question 1

is incarcerated indirect inguinal hernia can cause infertility?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unless both sides?
Or discomfort that prevents intercourse?

Question 2

what can be done to treat lower gastric pain with a right indirect inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Lower abdominal pain and an associated inguinal hernia should be evaluated with your family doctor or a general surgeon for hernia repair options. Pain near a hernia indicates a need for doctor examination.

Question 3

what is an indirect inguinal hernia? i have pain where the old hernia was and sometimes pain in my inner upper thigh.

Accepted Answer

C below: Indirect versus direct hernia refers to where it enters inside the abdomen. Outside ( what u c) is same. Pain after surgery can b scar tissue, nerve pain or recurrence. Need to ur surgeon to figure out which one is causing ur problem.

Question 4

i have heard about a relationship between hiatal hernia and gerd, but i also have indirect inguinal hernia and  i have gerd for sure, can it be both?

Accepted Answer

HERNIAS: Yes but the inguinal hernia is not associated w/ gerd.

Question 5

can excessive sex lead to an inguinal hernia in a male or female?

Accepted Answer

No: Vigorous sexual actvity could aggravate a preexisting hernia but i doubt it would cause one.  I have been doing hernia surgery since 1970 and no one has yet to claim that is how the hernia occurred.

Question 6

what is the best surgical option for female child aged 5 years having inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Surgeon's best : The best option for repair is the one the surgeon has the most experience and expertise with, and does the best. Not too many options available for pediatric hernias anyway. She should be fine.

Question 7

are there any tests to check for inguinal hernia in a female? short of surgery? had hernia repaired with mesh and then mesh removed. pain returned

Accepted Answer

Yes: Start with consult with surgeon
ultrasound, or ct scan may be needed if not certain.

Question 8

inguinal hernia surgery done on a female? i had this procedure done at 2 months old.. were my ovaries and tubes safe? how is the procedure done?

Accepted Answer

Yes safe: Inguinal hernia relate to the intestine not the ovaries and tubes. The procedure is th put the intestine back into the abdomen safely. It does not involve handling the ovaries or tubes usually.

Question 9

inguinal hernia or muscle bulge? i am a 22 year old female, about january i have had a little hard bulge along my right external oblique what would be the "v" muscle... its about the size of a thumb print. i decided just to ignore it because it didn't hur

Accepted Answer

A : A bulge in your abdominal wall that comes out when you cough or sit up and then goes back down when you lay down sounds very concerning for a hernia.  You need to see a general surgeon and have them look at it and see what they think.  The ultrasound is ok if you've already been scheduled, but it isn't always going to be accurate in diagnosing a hernia.  Even if the u/s comes back saying that a hernia isn't seen, it doesn't mean you don't have one.  Hernias are one of the most common conditions that a surgeon sees and most people still think that a physical exam done by a surgeon is the best way to diagnose whether or not you have a hernia.

Question 10

can inguinal hernia get larger?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Get evaluated.: If the weakening of the abdominal wall allowing the hernia to bulge worsens, the hernia can get larger. The bulge is caused by  small intestine that has slid into the bulging hernia sac.  A hernia repair is indicated if there is significant bother, pain, or increased risk of incarceration (where the intestine is stuck), or strangulation (the intestine loses blood flow and becomes non-viable).

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Is incarcerated indirect inguinal hernia can cause infertility?

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What can be done to treat lower gastric pain with a right indirect inguinal hernia?

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What is an indirect inguinal hernia? i have pain where the old hernia was and sometimes pain in my inner upper thigh.

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I have heard about a relationship between hiatal hernia and gerd, but i also have indirect inguinal hernia and i have gerd for sure, can it be both?

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Can excessive sex lead to an inguinal hernia in a male or female?

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What is the best surgical option for female child aged 5 years having inguinal hernia?

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Are there any tests to check for inguinal hernia in a female? short of surgery? had hernia repaired with mesh and then mesh removed. pain returned

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Inguinal hernia surgery done on a female? i had this procedure done at 2 months old.. were my ovaries and tubes safe? how is the procedure done?

A member asked:

Inguinal hernia or muscle bulge? i am a 22 year old female, about january i have had a little hard bulge along my right external oblique what would be the "v" muscle... its about the size of a thumb print. i decided just to ignore it because it didn't hur

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Can inguinal hernia get larger?

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