A member asked:

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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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

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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