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Suggest Treatment For Non Reducible Hernia In Scrotum

hi..i am 69 years old,have a non reducible hernia,that has filled my scrotum,i have had 2 heart attacks,with 5 stents placed in my arteries,my cardiologist advised me against gettind it repaired,because he says I could easily get a blood clot,since I take a blood thinner,but its gotten so big,its beginning to worry me...any suggestions
Tue, 13 Jan 2015
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In short: Surgery is risky but not impossible

Explanation: Your reducible hernia has turned into non reducible now and may inturn gets obstructed and can cause emergency problem. So, surgery is risky in you but there are surgeons who take challenges and surgey can be done under spinal anesthesia after necessary precautions to prevent bleeding.
So, its upto you to decide to undergo surgery or to obey your cardiologist's advise. Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Non Reducible Hernia In Scrotum

Thanks for asking in healthcaremagic forum In short: Surgery is risky but not impossible Explanation: Your reducible hernia has turned into non reducible now and may inturn gets obstructed and can cause emergency problem. So, surgery is risky in you but there are surgeons who take challenges and surgey can be done under spinal anesthesia after necessary precautions to prevent bleeding. So, its upto you to decide to undergo surgery or to obey your cardiologist s advise. Good luck.