Question 1

Why am i still in pain 6 months after inguinal hernia operation?

Accepted Answer

As you know first-hand, hernia repair can be painful, yet people are usually pain-free within one month after surgery.  Your persistent pain requires a return visit to your surgeon.  The most common cause of pain 6 months after surgery is due to trauma to the nerves in the groin.  This can be effectively treated by injecting the nerve(s).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 you get it corrected, if desired. Speak with your surgeon regarding other do and dont’s. Good,luck

Question 3

Hello!

10 days ago i had repair surgery for my left inguinal hernia, and today i masterbated without any pain in the area during or after. though should i still be worried? this surgery is the mesh type of surgery.

thank you in advance?

Accepted Answer

10 days after surgery without pain is expected . I assumed it was laparoscopic .Masturbation or intercourse shouldn’t cause any harm to surgical side nor pain . Check with your doc after surgery - follow up visit but otherwise go on with normal life , exercise as tolerated . Maintain healthy weight .

Question 4

3 yrs after right side inguinal hernia open cut surgery. i still have pain likely due to pinched nerve or something.can it turn into something worse?

Accepted Answer

Occasional nerve entrapment after inguinal hernia repair does occur, but its natural evolving healing reaches its max at around 2 yrs. Beyond that, further bettering is unlikely, but remains the same or even worse. So, selectively, open surgery to interrupt affected nerves (better under microscope) may help or stop the pain. How to do so? To https://ebettercare.com/feel-become-sick/. More? Contact

Question 5

I had open inguinal hernia surgery 6 weeks ago. is it normal to still have some pain for most activities (walking, lifting)? if yes, how much longer?

Accepted Answer

The tissue may take upto 6 months to remodel itself. Pain will decrease over time.

Question 6

I had laproscopic inguinal hernia surgery 6 months ago....my groin area still hurts for days after i workout. doc says it feels ok. will this improve?

Accepted Answer

Yes it should improve. Depends of the type of the procure. Certainly if persist have it checked out  just to rule out a recurrence of the hernia. Rarely, but it can happen.

Question 7

6 weeks post bilateral inguinal hernia surgery with scar revision. my right side is still in horrible pain. i had an injection but not working. why?

Accepted Answer

It would depend on the exact technical details of the operation, and the precise location of the pain, what makes it worse, etc. If the injection was to block the nerve, and if it relieved the pain but only temporarily, another type of injection may cure it, as might reoperation. This is a rare and challenging problem. Your best bet is to get answers from your surgeon, or a 2nd opinion.

Question 8

I had  laproscopic inguinal hernia surgery about 6 months ago, and i can still feel things moving when i laugh in my groin. doc says it feels ok. ?

Accepted Answer

If the hernia recurs you will have a bulge and if gut in the sac you may feel that.
Surgeon would see or feel that with the exam.
You may be feeling your intestine move in the abdomen in response to stimulus from laugh or cough.

Question 9

Its 4days now after my inguinal hernia surgery but my balls still looks the same, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

yes it is 
apply ice and wear some kind of athletic support to keep them elevated
again apply ice.
check with your surgeon, but this is very normal.

Question 10

Inguinal hernia surgery 3 mths ago. left testicle is still enlarged. is this normal? what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Firstly, it is normal to have testicles that are different sizes. Reasons why one could appear to change size is fluid around it, that could be the result of a normal reaction after inguinal hernia repair. If its still bothering you or enlarged after six months, see your surgeon for an exam. Hope this helps!

Why am I still in pain 6 months after inguinal hernia operation