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Why do I have pain after hernia and hydrocele surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, After suffering with groin pain, I had a double operation 12 weeks ago. During the operation, I had a repair of left side inguinal hernia and right hand hydrocele. I am now in more pain than I was before the operation. My testicle thorns with pain constantly and I have stabbing pain on h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, ideally if you have bilateral inguinal hernia, or inguinaĺ hernia on one side and hydrocele on the other, the surgery should be done for one first before the other, not simultaneously. So that when you are fully recovered of one, then the other can be planned and... Read Full »
My daughter underwent two CT scans. Are there any risks?
Query: Hello doctor,Our daughter, who is almost 18 years old now, had two head CT (computed tomography) scans on the same date in a hospital when she was around two years old. She accidentally fell out of a parked car. Fortunately, she is fine right now, but I worry she will develop some sort of cancer in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.The radiation from a CT (computed tomography) scan is 500 times that of an X-ray. While it is harmful, in the case of a CT head, the benefits outweigh the risks. However, for an inguinal hernia, there is no need for a CT abdomen; an ultrasound o... Read Full »
What will be your treatment plan for a 3-month-old with inguinal hernia?
Query: Hi doctor, My colleague’s son, who is 3 months old, has been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia on the right groin. Hence, I would appreciate your feedback and let us know if a surgery is immediately required or not. If the surgery is not required urgently, please advise when this would be require... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the child's history and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It isadvisable to get surgery at the earliest. Though it is not very urgent, as there can be strangulation in the near future, it is advisable to get it done at the earli... Read Full »
Can a herniated disc cause testicular pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48 year old male. Ten days back, I noticed that my testicles has moved up and are receding into my groin. I also have a dull pain in the testicles. This pain is not always there, but it happens on and off. I am worried that this may be a serious condition. Could you please let m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your pain. The most important condition to exclude when a testicle becomes high-riding with associated pain would be testicular torsion (twisting and occlusion of blood supply to testicle). Torsion is however incredibly rare in older males and occurs... Read Full »
What is the reason for persistent pain in the surgical site for hernia for the last four years?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a right inguinal hernia surgery, four years back. But still, I have troubles in the surgery wound, especially when I am involved in harder or longer physical activities. I also get hurt if lying down on the side of the surgery. The doctor advised me to get a CT scan, but as I had i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your post. Let me tell you something about hernias.By definition, a hernia means protrusion of abdominal contents through a weak abdominal wall. If your hernia was operated, then it means the contents were returned to abdomen.The best thing for you would... Read Full »
My husband has a burning sensation in his stomach. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband is having a burning sensation in the bottom of his stomach and it goes down the right side of his testicle. What could be the problem? He has a previous history of a hernia. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As he has a previous history of a hernia, this is most probably an inguinal hernia. As BMI is 33, it is in the range of obesity and it causes a hernia. A further check-up is needed by surgeon whether there is any blockage of vessel or nerve in the region due to a hernia.... Read Full »
How to manage pain in groin and activity restriction?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had mild right-side groin pain for about two years, making it very difficult to run. One morning, I woke up unable to use my right leg because of the severity of the pain. I was very active then, so I assumed it was a sprain in or around the groin. The pain got better about a week... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To allay your anxiety, let me open my answer that an inguinal lymph node of up to 1 cm in size is acceptable. The exact size must be mentioned on the ultrasound. Usually, the lymph node is not painful to cause so much motility limitation. Now coming back to your diagno... Read Full »
I am anxious about my hernia surgery. Is taking Zoloft safe?
Query: Hello doctor,I am about to have an open inguinal hernia operation after 15 days. I have been having terrible anxiety leading up to it. I went to my PCP today and informed him of this. He prescribed 25 mg of Zoloft for me. I have read that it takes a month for Zoloft to work. Also, I have read that Z... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know that whether your hernia is the cause of anxiety. If anxiety is the case let me assure you that you have nothing to worry from surgical aspect as hernia repair is not a complicated or major surgery. So, the blood loss should not be worrying if you w... Read Full »
I feel like there is a balloon on the right side of my penis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23-year-old and I feel like there is a balloon or air packet on the right side of my penis just below the lower abdomen. It is not hurting or painful or itching but it feels weird so please can you tell me what is the problem? It disappears when I lay down straight or on either s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From what you have said it appears that you have a right-sided inguinal hernia and it is reducible which is why it goes away when you lie down. I would suggest you visit a general surgeon close to you, assess it, and see what he suggests... Read Full »
What are the medicines for my left groin pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have left-sided pain in waist and groin region. I was already consulting a urologist and was told that I have an inguinal hernia. But, symptoms of groin pain are due to pancreatic irritation. I have noticed that pain sometimes occurs in different regions and there is bloating in my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms of groin pain while sitting or during bowel movements is likely due to an inguinal hernia. The pancreatic irritation is unlikely to cause such a pain. It causes periumbilical pain and also there is no cause for it. Now, next is there a hernia or not i... Read Full »