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A 40-year-old male asked:
I had hernia surgery 1st september. since the operation my left testicles is sore. it is raised towards my upper abdomen in my scrotum. and not free
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Consult surgeon NOW!: Do not ignore these symptoms. Please get seen by your surgeon asap to rule out entrapment or infection.
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Dr. Matt Wachsmananswered
Internal Medicine 36 years experience
Yeah, happens: local inflammation can extend. There can be infection after operation and it is REALLY REALLY bad in this context. so bad that if this is the only issue, infection unlikely. Inflammation always occurs. IN the short run, this can happen and it gets better with a heating pad in days to a week OR scar tissue can happen and make it permanent. Needs checking
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