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I underwent laproscopic repair for scrotal inguinal hernia in march 2013. recently i started gymming with light weights, and i notice a bulge. help?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Sarle answered

Surgery: You need to discuss your activity level with your surgeon in regard to a bulge that could represent a recurrence of your hernia.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

See your surgeon: Have an exam with your surgeon to be sure that you are well healed before going back to heavy exercise.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2016

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A member asked:

I underwent laproscopic repair for scrotal inguinal hernia in march 2013. recently i started gymming with light weights, and i notice a bulge. help?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Sarle answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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