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A member asked:

Even though i have no bulge, why do i feel pressure in my inguinal hernia repair area when i sit or lie down. my surgery was about 2 weeks ago.

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Normal: You will feel a variety of sensations there most likely for 6-8 weeks, during the proliferative phase of wound healing. It is normal, and usually doesn't limit activity due to pain after 2-6 weeks on average. As long as the wound looks good, your fine. You can always have it checked out by your surgeon to be sure. Hope that helps!

Answered 7/10/2014

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Hello! I dont know if i have a inguinal/femoral hernia or what but this pain appear in my right area of my down there area but something below my belly (right part) , Im afraid to have surgery, what type of doctor should i go?

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