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When my son was 4 y/o, he had emergency double inguinal hernia surgery with mesh, he is now 35, and sometimes he gets a bout of discomfort on & off on the left side right where the incision is.. no swelling or groin pain. could this be from surgery?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Likely yes.

Answered 12/10/2022

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A member asked:

When my son was 4 y/o, he had emergency double inguinal hernia surgery with mesh, he is now 35, and sometimes he gets a bout of discomfort on & off on the left side right where the incision is.. no swelling or groin pain. could this be from surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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