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My mother recently had surgery on basis of hernia 2 months ago.but now she was getting her pain again.scanning reports said she had pathology disease.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unclear: as to what scanning showed but pain at the site of a hernia repair two months later is not "normal" The incision should be checked out , preferably by the Surgeon who did the original surgery ! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 8/2/2015

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