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About 5 months after inguinal hernia surgery the area under incision is stll numb and at times dimfficult to walk my famy md says it is normal.is it?
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The numbness is okay: -it may always be there. After a time you will not notice it. As far as interfering with walking this is not okay. Get back to your surgeon an have an evaluation & referrals if needed.
Answered 2/24/2018
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