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I have sharp pain in my left side under my rib cage. i had mesh repair hernia surgery in february 2015. could this pain be related?
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PO pain hernia: It's possible if the mesh was fixated near this area. Since there is no information about type of hernia repair, it's difficult to say. I recommend returning to your surgeon who knows all the specifics about your surgery to answer this question.
Answered 3/22/2016
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Probably not: assuming it was inguinal hernia repair. You should see your doctor to determine exact cause of your pain.
Answered 1/27/2016
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