Inguinal hernia size

Question 1

What to do about inguinal hernia size gets bigger.?

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The main indications: ... For hernia repair are to prevent possible incarceration (bowel getting stuck in hernia) and significant pain or discomfort that prevents you from ... Read More

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Question 2

One side inguinal hernia the size of an apple, non-reduceable, what is best for me? mesh no mesh, lapro, open, should rice, suggest other? which anesthesia? thanks

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See your doctor: These are all wonderful topics that you should discuss with your doctor and/or surgeon. They should be more than happy to discuss these topics with y... Read More

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Depends: It depends on many factors including your weight, motivation for local anesthesia, and hernia details. Sounds like it will be difficult under local be... Read More

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Talk to MD: Some hernias can be repaired by an open technique using light sedation. If the surgeon believe that mesh is best then they will use a general anesthet... Read More

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Question 3

Does inguinal hernia surgery shrink the size of your penis?

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NO: One may feel like it's smaller while the swelling is resolving but otherwise you gots what you gots.

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No: These are not likely related.

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Absolutely not: You may experience swelling in and around you penis an this may make it appear as if your penis is smaller than its usual size. But, suffice it to say... Read More

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Question 4

Having an inguinal hernia op in 6 weeks. it's increasing in size/discomfort. will a flat pad support provide symptomatic relief for the next 6 weeks?

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NO: Trusses don't work. Have your surgeon move the date forward

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Question 5

It is the size of another testes. soft. unattached. am 61yo. had this for 5 years. have inguinal hernia got worse after 3 week cough from cold?

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Ask Magilla Gorilla: I saw something like that today, only in a gorilla. No, just kidding. Ultrasound showed it to be what's called a "spermatocele,"a benign sack of fluid... Read More

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Question 6

10 days post opp on double left inguinal hernia, my left testicle is three times its normal size and the tubes swollen and painful is this normal ?

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Sometimes: Swelling after hernia surgery commonly affects the cord structures to the testicle ; the testicle itself. Bruising can be seen too. I cannot tell if t... Read More

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Question 7

I have an inguinal hernia, aches a bit, no pain, bulge the size of an egg & disappears when i lay down. it will need an operation. can i still play golf, run and do floor core exercise before the op please? i am 54, very fit/active, do cardio daily

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Enjoy golf: The real danger would be something that would get trapped in the hernia. This is,unlikely in your situation. You,could tape it down if concerned until... Read More

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Question 8

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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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. ... Read More

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Question 9

Chronic pelvic pain i feel a little pea sized ball near my groin cud it be a inguinal hernia if so how do i get rid of it and what doctor do i see?

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Primary care doc: A pea-size ball is very unlikely to be a hernia. A palpable lymph node would be more likely. That is the sort of thing that your primar care doctor c... Read More

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Question 10

Had inguinal hernia repair 1 week ago. since then, scrotum swollen to size of a mango from hematoma. not painful but extremely sensitive. how to heal?

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Will resolve....: in 3-4 wks. Wear an athletic supported and ice the area 3-4X/day. Try to elevate your legs for 20 min. 3-4 /d

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Inguinal hernia size

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One side inguinal hernia the size of an apple, non-reduceable, what is best for me? mesh no mesh, lapro, open, should rice, suggest other? which anesthesia? thanks

Does inguinal hernia surgery shrink the size of your penis?

Having an inguinal hernia op in 6 weeks. it's increasing in size/discomfort. will a flat pad support provide symptomatic relief for the next 6 weeks?

It is the size of another testes. soft. unattached. am 61yo. had this for 5 years. have inguinal hernia got worse after 3 week cough from cold?

10 days post opp on double left inguinal hernia, my left testicle is three times its normal size and the tubes swollen and painful is this normal ?

I have an inguinal hernia, aches a bit, no pain, bulge the size of an egg & disappears when i lay down. it will need an operation. can i still play golf, run and do floor core exercise before the op please? i am 54, very fit/active, do cardio daily

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

Chronic pelvic pain i feel a little pea sized ball near my groin cud it be a inguinal hernia if so how do i get rid of it and what doctor do i see?

Had inguinal hernia repair 1 week ago. since then, scrotum swollen to size of a mango from hematoma. not painful but extremely sensitive. how to heal?

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