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Bi-lateral laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair 2 months prior. now pain when sitting, on left side, tearing-like intermittent pain. scar tissue?

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Most likely: unless incisional site is red,hot, swollen and painful. MUST be directly observed and palpated with range of motion testing.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Bi-lateral laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair 2 months prior. now pain when sitting, on left side, tearing-like intermittent pain. scar tissue?

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9 months post open inguinal hernia mesh repair i now have discomfort. A few weeks before i beganmild ab exercises. Is scar tissue the likely cause?