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After inguinal hernia repair should the bulge still be present?

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Yes: After any surgery, a ridge develops where the incision is. This is called the proud or healing ridge and slowly disappears over a four month period. In a some patients it is quite pronounced and causes concern. If you have any question about your wound, you need to see your surgeon.

Answered 9/9/2019

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8 months ago right laproscopic inguinal hernia mesh repair..after 1 month observed a small bulge in inguinal area..in USG also bulge visible but no hernia..sometimes i feel mild pain around this bulge..is it hernia..or will become in future?

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I underwent laproscopic repair for scrotal inguinal hernia in march 2013. Recently i started gymming with light weights, and i notice a bulge. Help?

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Had inguinal hernia repair w/ mesh ~2 weeks ago. Pain and swelling went away mostly but is starting to come back along with a small bulge. What to do?

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