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A 43-year-old male asked:
I am 4 weeks removed from surgery on a hernia in my belly button and one in my right groin i still have a lot of swelling in my right testicle is this normal and if so how long will it take for the swelling to be gone i don't really have pain their?
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Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Yes it happens sometime and goes away in 6-12 weeks. Wear a good support and let your surgeon know. You should be fine
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Answered Feb 25, 2022
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What if one testicle now hangs lower after inguinal hernia surgery? Is this normal?
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