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Can Hernia Recur After Surgery?
Question: I had a hernia on the left side repaired in 2006. Can it occur again? I was shoveling snow the other day, and I felt a pull on the left side. I have some soreness but no change in the area where it was repaired. How can I tell? Could it just be a muscle strain?
Thank you so much.
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Brief Answer:
Watch for the signs discussed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your concerns and understood the concerns.
As per the history this looks to be a strain.
Recurrence of hernia surely can occur.
But then there will be two classical things about it.:
- A swelling that pops on straining/coughing and
- Reducibility meaning reduction back to normal on lying down or on pressure.
Additionally there will be pain if of recent origin.
Confirmation is by the above two signs, examination by a Genera Surgeon and
By high resolution Ultrasound for the abdominal wall.
I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free to ask fr further relevant queries if you feel that there is gap of communication.
Watch for the signs discussed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your concerns and understood the concerns.
As per the history this looks to be a strain.
Recurrence of hernia surely can occur.
But then there will be two classical things about it.:
- A swelling that pops on straining/coughing and
- Reducibility meaning reduction back to normal on lying down or on pressure.
Additionally there will be pain if of recent origin.
Confirmation is by the above two signs, examination by a Genera Surgeon and
By high resolution Ultrasound for the abdominal wall.
I hope this answers your query.
Please feel free to ask fr further relevant queries if you feel that there is gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Dr. Chandrakant,
Thanks so much for your quick response. Your answer helps a lot. I'll keep an eye on it. There is some soreness in the area of the hernia repair. I'll let you know if it's not gone in a few days. Is there anything I should or shouldn't do?
Is it necessary to see my own doctor? I don't have a scheduled appointment. I usually go for a yearly check-up in September.
Thanks again,
XXXX
Thanks so much for your quick response. Your answer helps a lot. I'll keep an eye on it. There is some soreness in the area of the hernia repair. I'll let you know if it's not gone in a few days. Is there anything I should or shouldn't do?
Is it necessary to see my own doctor? I don't have a scheduled appointment. I usually go for a yearly check-up in September.
Thanks again,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Rest, Ibuprofen, examination.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation.
Please take rest till the soreness is settled - rest is the key.
May take Ibuprofen or any anti-inflammatory that suits you.
Watch for popping and reduction as discussed above.
It is always better to be examined and investigated by a Doctor/ General Surgeon preferably.
Rest, Ibuprofen, examination.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation.
Please take rest till the soreness is settled - rest is the key.
May take Ibuprofen or any anti-inflammatory that suits you.
Watch for popping and reduction as discussed above.
It is always better to be examined and investigated by a Doctor/ General Surgeon preferably.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Dr. Chandrakant,
Thanks again for your response and your great advice - specific and clear. I'll let you know how it progresses in a few days.
I really appreciate your help. It really put my mind at ease.
Thank you,
XXXX
Thanks again for your response and your great advice - specific and clear. I'll let you know how it progresses in a few days.
I really appreciate your help. It really put my mind at ease.
Thank you,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation.
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Awaiting for your feedback after a few days.
Shall be happy to assist you further anytime you require.
With Regards.
Thanks for your appreciation.
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.
Awaiting for your feedback after a few days.
Shall be happy to assist you further anytime you require.
With Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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