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Is random sharp or stabbing pain around a mesh hernia repain 4 months later normal? pain last only a second or two and then goes away and seems ok.

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Abnormal: But not unusual. Regular checks for recurrence or if pain worsens or bulge appears. Recurrence and infection are known but relatively infrequent.

Dr Tibayan agreed

Answered 1/23/2014

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A member asked:

Is random sharp or stabbing pain around a mesh hernia repain 4 months later normal? pain last only a second or two and then goes away and seems ok.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Tibayan agreed

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