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A member asked:

My husband has had groin pain for two months or so. it hurts him to sneeze, switch positions suddenly at the gym, softball, etc. strain or hernia?

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible hernia: He needs to be evaluated by a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment

Dr Giannone and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

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23 Years Slim Boy...I have done Right small inguinal hernia repair by Dr. Desarda Method...I'm in fear whether coughing or Sneezing will damage repair ? I'm 32 Weeks Post Operation OR We have to take precautions lifetime from Coughing and Sneezing?

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A member asked:

Can excessive coughing/sneezing the days immediately following lapro inguinal hernia repair mess up the results? Severe pain in right lower abdomen.

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A member asked:

It's week 12 post open surgery for my left inguinal hernia. I was just wondering if I should be still be worried about blowing it out if I sneeze, cough, or blow my nose. Should I still be applying pressure on the wound when I do sneeze?

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A member asked:

I have had a hernia surgery 27 days ago (laparoscopic surgery). I got a cold today. Can a lot of sneezing affect inguinal hernia repair 27 days after surgery? I noticed some pain today in the abdomen and in the area which was operated?

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A member asked:

I think I may have 2 hernias on my groin area from heavy lifting the knots are sore to touch but do not hurt when I cough or strain. Still hernias?'

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