A 42-year-old member asked:
I've recently had inguinal hernia surgery with mesh and now my right testicle hurts.who do i see?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Moez Khorsandianswered
Urology 29 years experience
Your surgeon: You need to see the surgeon who performed the surgery which is typically a general surgeon. If your surgeon is unable to identify the problem, you will need to see a urologist for further evaluation.
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Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
Your surgeon: Go back for a follow up visit and discuss with your surgeon he will examine and talk to you what is causing your problem.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
After having open inguinal hernia surgery my left testicle does raise up. I'm worried it might be the spermatic cord?
Dr. Edgar Mendizabalanswered
Internal Medicine 57 years experience
Cremasteric reflex: It was probably i hibited by the hernia. It is normal.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
70 days after inguinal hernia surgery i still feel mild pain above my testicle as if someone is squeezing it. Is this normal?
Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
General Surgery 36 years experience
Not Uncommon: Two months after hernia repair your body is still healing--the pain you are describing is understandable. However, this pain should lessen in time--if... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
After 5 months after lap inguinal hernia surgery, i still feel pain in cord structures just above the testicle. As if someone is squeezing it?
Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
Normal: It is normal to have some discomfort after any type of hernia repair. The length of time is variable, and there is nothing to worry about if it is min... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
I had left inguinal hernia repair surgery a year ago and I noticed that ever since the surgery, my left testicle is lower than the right. Is this OK?
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Yes: Hernia repair involves the area where your testicles descend. As long as you are not having any pain or discomfort, you should be fine.
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Is it possible for a right sided inguinal hernia to cause the right testicle to swell? This is before surgery and I am asking specifically about the testicle not necessarily the scrotum. Thank you?
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
The testicle itself does not swell in an inguinal hernia. But if the hernia reaches the area it might appear to be swollen.
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Answered Sep 08, 2022
Last updated Jun 25, 2020
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