Question 1

complication of inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Untreated: 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.

Question 2

are there any 100% or close to 100% accuracy methods of diagnosing whether or not someone has an inguinal hernia for sure? other then " guessing"..?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: By an experienced Surgeon. If there is any doubts an MRI is confirmatory in most cases

Question 3

inguinal hernia mesh is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many surgical reports for many years have documented hernia mesh safety & several reports indicate better long term hernia repair results with the use of mesh.

Question 4

is inguinal hernia life threatening?

Accepted Answer

Generally no: Rarely an inguinal hernia can become trapped or incarcerated, resulting in severe pain. The trapped hernia can contain intestine that can result in intestinal blockage and risk of injury to the trapped bowel requiring emergency surgery. This is generally a rare occurrence. See a doctor to examine the hernia.

Question 5

can an inguinal hernia cause blockage?

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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 intestine, this can cause blockage and lead to the blood supply of the intestine being cut-off; we call this a strangulated hernia.  If one has a large, tender lump in the groin that cannot be pushed back in, this requires emergency md attention.

Question 6

can inguinal hernia cause hematospermia?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Hematospermia is likely a problem that is best evaluated by a urologist.

Question 7

could rough sex cause an inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Essentially no: Most inguinal hernias at your age ; younger are indirect henias, are congental ; thus have been present since birth only have remained closed until abdominal strain forces some intestine or perioneal fat through hernial sac. Thus rough sex may have opened up a potential hernia that was always there.

Question 8

is inguinal hernia always need a surgery???

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Some people choose to live with an inguinal hernia if it is not causing them too much discomfort. What you need to know is that if the hernia becomes hard, painful and not reducible (you can't push it back in) then you need to go to the emergency department as soon as possible as this is a surgical emergency.

Question 9

can one have inguinal hernia without bulge?

Accepted Answer

: Hernia means something coming thru or bulging out of a cavity. So if a hernia is very small it might not bulge without exertion or small enough to not be noticeable. But most are

Question 10

can an inguinal hernia cause urinary issues?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially: If part of the bladder is incarcerated in the hernia sac.  More commonly, prostate hyperplasia can cause you to strain at urination, worsening the hernia condition.  Have your surgeon take a look at your hernia.

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