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A member asked:

My husband's doc assessed his hernia repair site swelling and associated it with his athletes foot... is this accurate?

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Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

The only connection: I can conjure up would be if he developed a fungal infection to his hernia site, which is pretty rare. If that is the case, he would need oral anti-fungal medicine, but only after a positive fungal culture of the hernia site. I have to admit, though, this is a stretch. I like the idea of a second opinion.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/5/2012

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