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In 2013, i had two surgeries for my sport hernia. open surgery then laparoscopic. i feel hardness in the area,pain when i lay face down or touch it ?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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The question?: I presume is "what is it"? cannot say in your particular case, but generally, surgery produces scar which doesn't move the same way as the surrounding muscle and can hurt when bent.

Answered 5/25/2016

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A member asked:

In 2013, i had two surgeries for my sport hernia. open surgery then laparoscopic. i feel hardness in the area,pain when i lay face down or touch it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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