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Could sneezing cause a hernia to recur even after a mesh was used?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Yes: Any increase in abdominal pressure can lead to a hernia. If the increase in pressure occurs in the immediate post-op period it can dislodge the mesh. If you feel a bulge post-op it can also be a seroma, a benign fluid collection where the hernia used to be.

Dr Scartozzi agreed

Answered 11/19/2013

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