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A 36-year-old male asked:
I have had a hernia operation but since then i have experienced pain in my side and testicle even after bowel movements what can i do?
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Dr. Michael Murrayanswered
Breast Surgery 35 years experience
Be reevaluated: Pain after hernia operation can be frustrating as well as debilitating. 1st be reevaluated by the surgeon to make sure hernia has not recurred. There are multiple options for working this up and adressing the pain including reoperation, removal of mesh or lysis of the affected nerves.
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Will I have normal bowel movements after hernia surgery?
Dr. Michael Sawyeranswered
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Yes: They should be normal. You may be advised to take stool softeners if you are taking narcotic pain medications as they can be associated with constipat... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
6 weeks after my 3rd hernia surgery I am still having pain especially after bowel movement. Could my hernia be back?
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Talk to surgeon: I do not have enough info to know what is causing the pain,as how bad,where the pain is and was it an umbilical hernia repair or inguinal hernia repai... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
I had a hernia repair two days ago. I have not had a bowel movement since. I have pass gas and urinated. Is this normal after surgery?
Dr. George T Tsaianswered
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Yes: Drink lots of fluid, walk frequently and reduce the use of prescription pain meds will help. If not better in a few days, try stool softener. As alw... Read More
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A male asked:
I had bilateral hernia surgery two days ago and have gained 6 pounds, 125 to 131. Have not had a bowel movement, urination is slow. Suggestions?
Dr. Jeffrey Clemensanswered
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Cut pain meds: Constipation and difficulty urinating are side effects of pain medication. If you can take tylenol or aspirin for pain instead of an opiate (percocet,... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Possible small hernia on lower right of abdomen. No pain, or signs of strangulation, if anything, opposite, more gas and loose bowel movements. Insurance won't cover surgery. Can I leave this be for now and not worry?
Dr. Angel Arturo Moya Marquezanswered
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Yes: Yes you can, actually the only reason to do surgery is if the patient has discomfort or doesn't want it for aesthetic reasons, beside of course an str... Read More
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