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Did inguinal hernia repair a week ago and i feel my penis is shrinked and feel pains on my right testes at the moment... is this normal?

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Normal: This is all normal and apparent penis shrinking is swelling. That will go away. Give six weeks to see all reverse. Stay active and apply ice to area at night.

Answered 8/17/2016

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