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A member asked:

Had inguinal hernia repair surgery 5 weeks ago laparoscopically. i feel a slight bulge where the hernia used to be when i lean back/cough. recurrence?

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Wait and see: To early to assume recurrence. Wait untl surrounding tissues are completely healed, 4-6 weeks and then if the bulge is still there examination should determine if it is truly a recurrence or just a palpable abdominal wall weakness.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 12/1/2019

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I have a very small recurrent hernia, it is only noticible when i cough, otherwise theres no bulge, should I have another surgery or just wait no pain?

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I feel a bulge in my left groin when i cough, there is no bulge visible otherwise, if i lie down and cough i feel no bulge. Can this be a hernia?

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Pressure in left groin. Doesnt hurt to lift, bend, or cough. No bulge or pain just feels like pressure. Could it be an ingunial hernia still?

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I had an inguinal hernia surgery 3 years back. I feel pain in surgical side whenever i ejaculate.No recurrence. How can I find if repair is damaged?

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I had inguinal hernia repair 10 weeks ago and bulge is still there with bits of pain and pressure. Is it possible it is a recurrence?

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