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I had open surgery for left side scrotal hernia a week ago. for the past 4-5 days my scrotum and penis have been swollen. any tips? timeframe?

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Common problem: after your type of surgery , will take couple of wks to swelling to go down , if lot blood collects may take couple of months go for follow up visit to your surgeon .

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/11/2016

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