Question 1

How much can an inguinal hernia in men hurt?

Accepted Answer

Most inguinal hernias in men will cause mild local aching pressure at times. If a hernia becomes large and incarcerated, this type of hernia can be very firm groin swelling and painful and need emergency medical evaluation.

Question 2

Does inguinal hernia in men usually appear in younger guys (21) and would it appear as pain at very base of penis?

Accepted Answer

Indirect inguinal hernia repair is one of most common operations for pediatric surgeons & due to non closure of slip of peritoneum attached to & facilitating testicular descent. Are thus congenital and quite common into the 20s. Hernias in older men are due to weakness of abdominal wall musculature & are direct inguinal hernias. Indirect inguinal hernia could cause pain at penile base.

Question 3

Given all the problems a mesh can cause would you recommend the repair of a small inguinal hernia (man, 67) without the mesh? what is the rate of recurrence versus using a mesh?

Accepted Answer

Use of mesh is standard in repair of inguinal hernias resulting in less operative time and faster recovery as well as much less recurrence of hernia. Of course no one can completely promise no complications of mesh use. If you're not obese and want to avoid use of mesh, be prepared for a more painful procedure and a much longer time to full activities.

Question 4

Is walking a good exercise to do if you are a man with an inguinal hernia? thank you?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If the hernia does not bother you. also wear a good supportive underwear.

Question 5

28 m. had two inguinal hernia surgeries, at last one had mesh installed ~6 yrs ago. how to lift weights safely? is a lifting belt a good or bad idea?

Accepted Answer

Ask a surgeon, but i think a lifting belt is a bad idea.  It will redirect and concentrate force on the areas not covered thereby putting more pressure on the surgically repaired area not covered by the belt).

Question 6

Are their problems urinating for a man after inguinal hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Inguinal hernia repair should not affect the voiding (no anatomy relationship between the hernia and urinary system). However, if general anesthesia was used, some men may have urinary retention post op but it is a very rare complication with the current anesthetic method.

Question 7

I had an inguinal hernia operation in 2006, now i am feeling a swelling and pain in the inguinal canal area, no swelling in testicles, i am using belt?

Accepted Answer

It sounds like your hernia has recurred. It is best to have it repaired.The surgeon will likely use a mesh .Good luck.

Question 8

What is an inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

You have an inguinal hernia when the content of your peritoneal cavity (fat, bowel, ovary, etc) pushes through the abdominal wall - specifically through your inguinal floor which is made up of different muscle layers.

Question 9

Can inguinal hernia get larger?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 10

Complication of inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

If you mean an untreated inguinal (groin) hernia. Complications of a hernia can be pain, hernia enlargement, low risks of bowel obstruction, hernia incarceration or strangulation resulting in dead bowel... Most inguinal hernias do not get complications.

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Does inguinal hernia in men usually appear in younger guys (21) and would it appear as pain at very base of penis?

Given all the problems a mesh can cause would you recommend the repair of a small inguinal hernia (man, 67) without the mesh? what is the rate of recurrence versus using a mesh?

Is walking a good exercise to do if you are a man with an inguinal hernia? thank you?

28 m. had two inguinal hernia surgeries, at last one had mesh installed ~6 yrs ago. how to lift weights safely? is a lifting belt a good or bad idea?

Are their problems urinating for a man after inguinal hernia surgery?

I had an inguinal hernia operation in 2006, now i am feeling a swelling and pain in the inguinal canal area, no swelling in testicles, i am using belt?

What is an inguinal hernia?

Can inguinal hernia get larger?

Complication of inguinal hernia?

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