Re: inguinal hernia


<will_usher@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Its just a dull ache like the original hernia 'pain' before the
> operation with the pain in the same location as before the operation.
> It hurts at all times and the pain can often radiate to the testical
> and anus area.
>
> There is no swelling, redness, discolouration.
>
> It is impossible to speak to my surgeon.... I live in the UK. It is
> difficult enough to just get the operation in the first place. It took
> me 3 years.
>
> Thanks.

A dull constant ache, if unrelated to activity, is not typical for hernia,
and radiation to the anus would be odd. It is possible the pain was never
entirely due to the hernia. I have worked in the NHS and understand why
you asking here. Can you see your surgeon privately, just for further
advice?

Peter Moran


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