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Had an exploratory surgery in my scrotum last august, still have stinging pain at times in scrotum. could a nerve have been hit when closing?what now?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Read below: In all surgeries, when the skin is cut, tiny cutaneous nerves are cut. Always. Your scrotum is sensitive. The nerves slowly heal. Give it time. Nerves can take up to 2 years to heal.

Answered 9/11/2013

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A member asked:

Had an exploratory surgery in my scrotum last august, still have stinging pain at times in scrotum. could a nerve have been hit when closing?what now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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