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I have a inguinal hernia that does not give me any pain. however i recently noticed that when i go to the toilet it descends into to the scrotum. ?

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Inguinal hernia: This needs surgical revision. The danger is strangulated bowel which is a surgical and life threatening emergency.

Answered 5/6/2015

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