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What Causes Painful Hernia?
I have a very large hernia. About 40 years ago I had a kidney stone removed. Then had a hernia from that. Was operated on again. Then I got it again and I said forget it. Every dr I asked about it said if it s not bothering u forget it. Well now it s hurting. I m 84 and very frightened to be operated on at my age. But my hernia looks like a basketball and very uncomfortable what r my chances?
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
Hello,
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. You can opt for laparoscopic hernia repair as it has got very low chances for recurrence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. You can opt for laparoscopic hernia repair as it has got very low chances for recurrence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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