Dalzell, SC

A 43-year-old male asked:

Inguinal hernia. i had hernia surgery about two weeks ago, didn't lift anything, but lump and hurts like it did after surgery. is it ok?

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Dr. Michael Romananswered

Internal Medicine 28 years experience

Prob scar tissue: Scar tissue can be extra sensitive I would suggest following up with the surgeon or your PCP to make sure not a post surgical issue

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A Verified Doctoranswered

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Not sure: you need to go see your surgeon and be examined to make sure everything is ok.

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