Question 1

is there much post operative pain relating to inguinal hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Most of the time moderate pain , will need  just non narcotic pain medication only  , how ever some sensitive patients will complain  of severe pain for few days, requiring narcotic medications for a wk or so.

Question 2

is it normal to have post operative pain relating to inguinal hernia repair?

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Yes: Usually goes away in a few weeks, if it persists for months, may be caused by scar tissue around sensory nerve in the area. Injections of numbing medication can help, rarely reoperation to cut the nerve is needed.

Question 3

what is usually prescribed for post operative pain relating to inguinal hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

Pain meds: Typically, a synthetic narcotic combined with Acetaminophen is used along with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory meds. Hope this helps.

Question 4

what kind of pain killers are prescribed for post operative pain relating to inguinal hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDS and narcotics: We approach the post op pain of hernia repair in three phases. Ice to the surgical area, off and on for 3-4 days, then switch to occassional heat. Nsaids, like Ibuprofen or naproxen, on a regular basis. Finally,  a narcotic such as hydrocodone or tramadol for breakthrough pain. Good luck.

Question 5

type of pain killers prescribed for post operative pain relating to inguinal hernia repair?

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Varies: Usually a narcotic pain pill such as Percocet or vicoden is prescribed after inguinal hernia repair.  I like to add Ibuprofen as well, it seems to decrease the amount of narcotic needed to control pain in the first week after herniorraphy.

Question 6

what would cause thick yellow discharge at sight of wound 3 days post operative to inguinal hernia repair?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This may be a normal amount of clear yellow serous body fluid coming from the surgical site. If there is increasing  pain, redness and skin warmth contact your surgeon right away. If you are concerned, please call you surgeon very soon so you can be informed as to what to watch for and what to expect for your own condition.

Question 7

i am having operative pain relating to inguinal hernia repair. what to do?

Accepted Answer

YourSurgeonKnowsBest: Pain following hernia surgery is common & expected, varying quite a bit depending on the type of hernia & method of repair. Within days-to-weeks, the pain dissipates quite a bit. If possible, it is often best to take anti-inflammatories rather than narcotics to rx the pain. I advise you to contact your surgeon for specific recommendations.

Question 8

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).

Question 9

can a double inguinal hernia cause ed?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Hernias do not have a direct affect on erectile function. Indirectly, the pressure or discomfort or swelling of a hernia could have secondary side effects on sexual function, just due to the uncomfortable symptoms from the hernia.

Question 10

how can i make an inguinal hernia worse?

Accepted Answer

Straining : Raising the pressure in the abdomen with any activity (valsalva) can exert outward force on the hernia.   This will increase protrusion and over time the size of the defect.  If the hernia cannot be pushed back in, have it repaired expeditiously.  If it hurts or you have bloating, nausea or vomitting, it is an emergency.
Just get to general surgeon and have it fixed before you develop complication.

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