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How To Treat Inguinal Hernia?

I have been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia and I am a 45 year old woman in fairly good health, 5ft 2 inches tall and around nine and a half stones in weight. I am awaiting appointment to see surgeon. It is not large but I have swelling in groin area - not lymph nodes. When I went to toilet this morning I noticed what I took to be a very small amount of fecal matter on the toilet paper, (two small pieces) This appeared to be in clear mucus. This came through the vaginal opening. This happened also when I next went to the toilet. It is definately not blood.
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

The only definitive treatment for hernia is surgery which can be done laparoscopically. You need to avoid straining. Chronic cough and constipation if you have should be treated. You should not lift heavy weights as it will worsen hernia.
If in the second part of your post you meant feces was coming through vagina, then there is a possibility that there is an abnormal communication between the rectum and the vagina ( called a fistula).

You can discuss with your surgeon about this.
Regards.
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How To Treat Inguinal Hernia?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. The only definitive treatment for hernia is surgery which can be done laparoscopically. You need to avoid straining. Chronic cough and constipation if you have should be treated. You should not lift heavy weights as it will worsen hernia. If in the second part of your post you meant feces was coming through vagina, then there is a possibility that there is an abnormal communication between the rectum and the vagina ( called a fistula). You can discuss with your surgeon about this. Regards.