I’ve been having pain after hernia repair surgery in 2016, so seven years now. Bilateral hernias. The surgeon repaired the right side only and I have pain daily; the pain can be worse during barometric pressure changes (weather, dampness, cold) and doing physical activity, like gardening. I’ve been holding off from doing the surgery on my left side. Ways I deal with the chronic pain: Penetrex pain salve, Arnicare gel, ibuprofen, stretching and strengthening exercises, meditation, trying not to get emotionally stressed. Also very helpful is using a recliner whenever possible so I’m not having to sit upright, which places pressure on the repair area. The recliner I use comes from a local discount store (outdoor type furniture) and costs from $40.00 to $70.00. Right now, after consulting with my surgeon, I will likely have a neurectomy procedure on my right side. I’m fortunate that the pain doesn’t bother me when sleeping! Hoping that any of you suffering from this pain condition can be helped out one way or another.
I had chronic pain on the right side of my pelvis area for over a year. I thought I pulled my hip flexor muscle. I continued to workout and run. I would do hip flexor stretches everyday. The pain would not subside. Finally went to see a physician, who conducted a physical exam and immediately believed I had inguinal hernia. He verified as such with a subsequent MRI. I had right inguinal hernia repair approximately two weeks ago, with mesh placement. World of difference. Almost back to 100%, running again with light weight workouts. Thank you for the video Doctor.
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Please give me an advice. Had lichtenstein method after a recurrent inguinal hernia after a TAPP method 1.5 year ago. This happened 15 days ago. My mobility and deep pain is much better but i experience hard scar tissue under the incision and pretty often dump pain around it. Also some strong needle like pain for some movement lower at the tights. Is this still normal after 15 days? I feel a lot of discomfort all the time still.
My story: I got hernia surgery this month of may 2024. But after a month My whole testicle and scrotum got swelling and runs over 4months, I feel pain in my knees and back everyday and I had 4 times doctor check up but everytime I got doctor's consultation they just gave me an antibacterial medicine with pain reliver, I did taking that medicines every 2weeks for 3 consecutive months but still no progress😢 and then until I found a doctor urologist and he said that during my hernia surgery my nerve got stuck by the surgeon who took my operation.. I feel everyday like I have pain every hour and still finding an answer this kind of problem
Experienced this since the surgery, constant pain for over 17 years. Had many nerve blocks, pain medications, never had the surgery redone, due to the fact no surgeon wanted to fix it. Now I found a surgeon to do it, but at my age I don't want the pain to be worse. So I live with the pain.
So sorry to hear that. I am awaiting surgery but having read the complications I feel more compelled to try the natural way of just strengthening the core muscles.
Syd, Thank you for sharing your story. We're sorry to hear about the struggles you've had after your surgery 17 years ago. All the best moving forward, CAHS
I had hernia surgery 8 months ago and I have off and on groin pain. My surgeon gave me nerve pills to help relieve the pain but i don't want to get addicted to those . Is this normal what I am experiencing ? I had a a CT scan 4 months ago and they said all was fine and I saw my surgeon 2 months ago and he didn't see anything.
Dr. Harris, Just to make sure: I had an inguinal hernia repair done about 6months ago. All good, no pain and healing well. Just making sure it's normal to feel some occasional very mild sharp shooting electric kind of pain in the groin and sometimes in the scrotum? It only lasts for a second or so and only about once a day or less. Been doing a lot of running and other sports.
Hallitse, Having occasional sharp pains/tugs/pulling/etc is normal and can last up to a year. Usually at that point those symptoms get less frequent and eventually go away completely. Best, CAHS
After reading all these comments, if my small inguinal hernia is not causing any symptoms, it seems it may be better to do nothing, rather than risk some very real long-term side effects of surgery, that may be very hard or impossible to resolve.
Steven Meyer, In our office, we always support patients who prefer to watch their hernia instead of having surgery. Studies show that about 25% of patients with a hernia will never need surgery. All the best, CAHS
Thank you for your reply! If your offices were not so far away, I would not hesitate being evaluated by you! But unfortunately, I am in the Dayton OH area. If you have any surgeons that you would recommend in my area, I would welcome the info. If you would prefer me contacting your office for a referral to my area I can do that. All the best, and thank you.
Doctor, had right inguinal hernia repair 1 year after cystectomy, and now have chronic burning pain to the right of my stoma. Could the pain be from the hernia repair, even if it's above the area of repair? Nobody wants to do additional surgery due to the urostomy, and nothing helps the pain.
Steve you're a smart dude. I have three hernias but will not have surgery. Be sure to look up proper exercises as well as to purchase a truss or a weight belt.
@@annettegenovesi4012 Well, too years later. Now it is September 10, 2020 and am still doing well with no pain or problems at 71. Still mow two properties each week and walk a lot. If it gets large or causes symptoms, I will get surgery. I do not lift over 50 pounds.
Dear Dr. Todd S. (Smart) Harris, what you told me is exactly what happened and is happening. I have been exercising fairly intensely five days a week, which according to your opinion had cause some inflammation of the operating area at the right (none at the left despite that the repair was bilaterally, hernia to the right, preventative to the left). As you said the pain is going away, despite that I keep on exercising, ordinarily I take Ibuprofen (200mg bid) and Aspirin (325mg bid), I do this to prevent migraine headaches (on advise to a neurologist about 30 years ago), it works for me. Again, I am grateful to your wise advise and your high human qualities.
John, I'm glad you are feeling better at this point. We're happy to help. Patients often find that online Google and Yelp reviews help them find trusted sources for medical care. Any feedback is appreciated. Best, CAHS
where are you at now with this? I am about a month and 2 weeks postop bilateral inguinal repair and have had the nerve entrapment pain in upper thigh since 3 days post op..it was determined via ultrasound femoral nerve was hit..at least thats what the pain specialist said and they cant be sure yet" whatever that means...wondering if i need neurontin or what as the injections havent helped almost a week into getting them..im super angry because i am very active and this nerve pain has now debilitated me as much as the hernia did wtf..very frustrating and I dont want revision surgery. any answers or a solution would be appreciated
@@psalmsurfer1 : Similar question as you. Unfortunately, I had to have my left inguinal hernia repair with mesh operated again, several months after the surgery. Mesh had curled around the spermatocord, causing tremendous pain. My original hernia surgeon didn't want to operate cuz he couldn't remove it. So had it removed partially in Fl. Was doing very well until one year after mesh removal--pain came back! Sharp and very inflamed. Removal surgeon said it was the left over mesh irritating the nerves and any scar tissue around that area. I had Radio Frequency Ablation done on the illioliginual nerve and that has help alot! Unfortunately, there is on-going inflammation and at times it creates pain. I still ice and take NSAIDs. When inflammation is under control, I am nearly pain-free.
well not too long after my original comment a year ago it was determined via MRI that the nerve pain in my thigh was actually due to a lumbar fracture I had incurred a month before the hernia surgery and thankfully it went away on its own..subsided etc and has not returned since knock on wood so I am glad I waited it out..glad you are pain free.
Hi, I had a laparoscopic repair done on dual inguinal hernias about 5 years ago. The right one was diagnosed as quite big, the left one quite small. Afterwards the surgeon said the left one was actually really big internally, he had problems during the OP and wouldn't have repaired that side laparoscopically had he known beforehand. After the OP my right side healed without issues. My left leg was always weak, but that never really bothered me much. About six months ago I got COVID and it left me with chronic cramps in both legs. I have been taking magnesium and potassium tablets daily since then and the cramps have all but gone in my right leg. In my left leg I still have (different) chronic pains and It feels like the source is my femoral nerve. From the OP or maybe the mesh? Flossing exercises seem to help and my leg is getting stronger. Work in progress.
Thanks for sharing your comments. It would be difficult to establish the cause of you symptoms here but we hope that you can get help through your surgeon or possibly a pain specialist.
Thanks doctor for this informative video. What would you suggest to someone that had inguinal hernia surgery in 2016 and has been suffering since as the patient is suffering with inguinal neuralgia. Would nerve blocks be effective or a neurectomy?
Tehri, We usually recommend the least invasive options first for any issues that patients have. A nerve block would be less invasive than a neurectomy and often is all that is required. Good luck, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Hi, I read your comments. I was curious about nerve blocks. Since the nerve pain is located in the groin area, how does one know which specific nerve to block? I always hear people say "nerve block", but which nerve? Thank you.
Had an inguinal hernia repair laparoscopically with a mesh after a work injury. I’ve been in constant pain since and most doctors dismissed me. I received one successful nerve block on my genital femoral that was $1k. This temporarily relieved my pain but eventually it came back and it’s hard for me to stand for periods of time and I’m only 24. My pain tolerance has gotten to where nothing hurts or phases me like my “hip pain” does. My family just looks at me and shrugs.. what can I possibly do? There is so much wrong with my case but at this point I just want to not be in constant 6-10/10 pain. If anything it was just nice hearing a doctor tell me exactly what I’m experiencing and that it is a real thing...
Kyle, We're sorry to hear about your pain after your surgery. Some pain specialists can perform additional procedures such as steroid injections or even ablation of a nerve if they find that the pain is being caused by one specific nerve. Since your pain injection worked, albeit for a short period of time, you may have other options with a pain specialist in your area. Good luck, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists hi I had inguinal hernia 4 months ago and still got right testicle pain and hip burning. Dose having inguinal hernia repair cause eppiditmis
What an excellent video. Thanks very much for posting this. I hope you are a teacher because you certainly explain things easily and with clarity. I've just had a right hand side inguinal hernia mesh repair done. Only 12 days ago now, here in the UK. It was done with open surgery and a general anaesthetic. I too had bruising and slight swelling of the penis and scrotum, which thankfully has now gone. I have got a swelling and hardness feeling right under the incision though. The scar looks good with no signs of redness or inflammation. There is a slight numbness around the scar area. I do get a sharp pain when getting out of bed, but this does get easier if I roll out instead. After watching this video and reading the comments. It has certainly helped me to understand but, hopefully, allay the fears I might have of it turning into something more chronic. My first hospital check up after surgery is due in 4 weeks time. When I'm hoping the swelling, numbness and any twangs of pain will have subsided.
@@kleparaskevas2628 Nice of you to ask. I got over the hernia completely and don't have any pain at all from the area. Unbelievably with your query, I'm currently off work having suffered a fall from a ladder, from quite a height. I landed on my feet but unfortunately broken my heel bone (Calcaneous).
@@PeterHughes Here's to your smooth recovery from the fall or at least that you are working with a good physical therapist to help you regain mobility.
@@piecesofme8531 Thank you. It's been 7 months since I broke my heel bone. I'm not in a great place with that at the moment, but I'm hoping it's just a question of time. I've been back at work full time now since last December. Still spongy around the ankle and I'm getting some weird nerve pain which moves around. I'm still optimistic that in 12 months time, things should be vastly improved. My physio though has been a complete joke. She has been useless, and that's really putting it mildly.
Thank you for this informative video. My friend had open inguinal hernia surgery 1year back but now its been a week she is feeling continuously pain after a walk, after having meal and drink water . Is there any serious problems or its normal . If any suggestions to getout from this pain??
Monika, It's very common for patients who have had a hernia repair to be concerned about the hernia when they develop pain in the groin. 99% of the time, these patients have simply pulled a muscle or have a strain which has nothing to do with the hernia repair itself. We advise our patients to take anti-inflammatories, rest, and give it 2-3 weeks. We hope that helps, CAHS
35DeerHunter, I'm sorry to hear that you've been having pain after your hernia repair. As you've heard from other doctors, pain after surgery can be difficult to treat. There are some options for those patients who are having pain which impacts their quality of life. Often we send patients to a pain specialist to have nerve injections. This can temporarily help with the pain, and allow us to identify what is causing your pain. They can sometimes provide injections to permanently reduce the pain as well. As a last resort, we can sometimes surgically remove the nerves to help with the pain. And as a final option, there are times when removing the mesh will help with your pain. Again, we wish you the best in your situation. CAHS
Dr. Quacks have told me after 3 years I should be use to it by now. The same thing, You're stuck with it. But I do practice extreme stamina and endurance that would drop most average people. So it still bothers me off and on. Only because of the Dummies allowed to practice medicine and piss poor quality health care in the U.S.
35DeerHunter me too. Had bilateral inguinal and femeral hernias. They stitched my nerve into the scar. Opened me up again, cut the nerve....now it constantly burns, shocks and itches. But, it’s numb on the surface. It is horrific 😔
Pommie bears I am interested in as much feedback on the topic and you understand the result of slipshod surgery. Along with lesser grade medical than that of a voodoo Witchdoctor. I was forced to wait over a year. Then they had the audacity to say why did you wait so long. So yeah when it acts up it is 1sharp 2 second pain then the icy/hot effect. And it's always the you'll get use to it. Or it's psychological. Bull!
Steve Scott it’s definitely not psychological. That’s offensive for them to say to you. I’ve had the four hernias done twice now. First time, I caught staph and was left with a baseball size hole in my groin that they packed with silver rope. After I’d spent six weeks in hospital for blood poisoning. Then, they’d stitched the nerve, as I said, and they tried to convince me that I was overreacting. I knew I wasn’t. So, they went in again for another repair with more mesh and they had to cut the nerve away as it was embedded into the healing scar. Now, it’s numb on the surface, but with those shocking moments all the time. The burning and the icy shocks. It itches but is numb so I can’t scratch it! I have to insist on help. I’ve been on amitriptoline for nerve pain but it’s not working. So, today I’m going to GP for pain killers. It’s the only thing that relives it enough for comfort. I don’t care anymore about painkiller addiction......I just need relief. Have you been on any sort of nerve pain drugs? They may help you, didn’t help me, but you should give them a go. Yes, it’s like going to the local butcher shop for surgery. A year is too long for the surgery you needed, it’s dangerous to leave certain hernias. I only waited a week once it was discovered as it was high risk of strangulation. Do not let them convince you that it’s in your head. They do that a lot. It’s not, you’re not. Going mad, you’re in pain and nerve pain is relentless. 🌹
Thank you for this video, super informative! I am currently at 6 weeks post-op of my open inguinal hernia repair (female). Below the incision and near the location of the hernia is still numb to the touch as well as the skin generally feeling sensitive in that crease of the groin. I know it's only been about a month and a half, but is this normal for now? Also, I generally don't have too many sharp pains anymore from the surgery anymore but i do sometimes feel a dull ache, which I have been feeling for about the past 3-4 days. Is some pain like this at this time still relatively normal? I keep getting worried that the hernia came back!
Faerielix, All the symptoms you are describing sound 100% normal. Numbness usually resolves over the course of weeks/months and the aching usually resolves as well. Best, CAHS
Female inguinal in 2019 Still numbness like you describe . Bad scarring and damaged nerve keep the chronic pain. The dullness is ever present and sharp/pinching is painful. I didn't know I had nerve damage until this year :/
Thanks for the information. It explains why I get pain down and through the groin. When the hernia repair was initially done despite painkillers i could not sit down for more than a few seconds so constipation and the discomfort it causes became an issue. However two weeks on things are getting better and with high fibre diet and increased fluids life is starting to get back to normal.
Very informative! I had inguinal hernia surgery(Laparoscopic surgery) for both sides two days ago. Everytime I put weight on my right leg it feels like my leg is on fire. When I lay in bed the pain is present but minor if still. It is quite numb as well
Mark J, Having burning pains 2 days after surgery is 100% normal. Over the course of days/weeks those symptoms always resolve. Good luck in your recovery, CAHS
@@mrentertainmentjay6321 Hi Jay, that sounds good. I'm on day 11 now. The pain in my leg is a little bit better. I've been driving again, I typically will lift my right leg into my vehicle as lifting it is quite uncomfortable. I've noticed fluctuating pain when I pee that can be mild to severe haha. It seems like the mesh is taking well, I did some very light shadow boxing today. I'm trying to avoid sneezing, its happened twice and not a good time
Wish my surgeon had spent as much time to explain what is transpiring. He just said he's going to cut a nerve to help with minimizing pain and the nerve has a tendency to repair itself in a year to a year and a half... Thank you as the manner in which you presented your procedure helped me understand just what is going to take place and the effects of having the nerve cut. I am not going to stop my surgeon from cutting it and if there is some sort of permanency to the procedure that does not interfere with daily functions or keep me from realizing when I have a problem I am fine with it.
Don Burch, Some surgeons opt to cut some of the small nerves in the groin during open surgery. This isn't something that has been shown to be helpful or hurtful to patients in any way so it comes down to surgeon preference. Best of luck at your upcoming surgery, CAHS
I’m reading these comments in amazement. Surely these days there should be better options of doing the operations so these poor people aren’t suffering after the Ops long term.
Stevie B, You are correct. Each patient should decide on whether their hernia causes enough symptoms to warrant having hernia surgery. Even though the risks are extremely low, the risk/benefit ratio for any procedure, including hernia surgery, should always be considered by a patient before deciding to proceed. Good luck in your process, CAHS
Welcome to allopathic medicine Stevie B. It is just a money making business. I have 3 hernias but did my homework on the computer and have had no surgery yet as I can't find a doctor who won't use the mesh. Thank G-d I didn't. Many people pressured me heavily, acting quite scornful that I doubt the great doctors. It's hard not to let that influence you.
@@annettegenovesi4012 All of your comments show that you have a serious problem with your hernia, but are too scared to have the surgery. You are a chicken
If the ilioinguinal nerve is relatively easy to find is it not being careful during surgery that can cause this type of injury? For example, a surgeon not being well skilled with robotic assisted? And can mesh be incorrectly placed causing injury to this nerve? Can your hospital help with this type of injury?
Hello doc. Tnx for the info. I got the answer about my case.. My question is how can i manage pain when it comes.? And what are the do's and don'ts exercise. And it will be healed? For how long? Thank you.
Hi, I have recently undergone hernia operation in the abdominal area (on 18.02.2021), and it was quite a complicated laparoscopic surgery as per my surgeons because of how big the hernia was. Post-operation, not only have I been experiencing symptoms of low blood pressure but also a lot of back pain (both upper and lower), esp. on the right side of my back for last week or so. My surgeons asked me to get another ultrasound done in addition to blood test and urine test, so as to ensure there are no kidney stones or malaria or jaundice, but the reports so far have been regular. I have been unable to sleep at all for three days due to extreme back pain. Is this a normal consequence of laparoscopic hernia surgery? What can I do to ensure that the back pain goes away? Any suggestion would be much appreciated!
Seema, Back pain is not a common occurrence after a laparoscopic hernia repair. Taking anti-inflammatories might be of benefit but you would probably be best served to discuss with your surgeon and/or your PCP. All the best, CAHS
Hi, I'm currently 6 weeks post op from open inguinal surgery. Everything was fine until about the end of the 1st week where I started getting intense pain to the point of being unable to stand or sit. I was told that a small seroma has formed. That pain has subsided but not gone. I was curious to know how long does this last or could it be nerve damage/entrapment? I'm also still sensitive to touch at the operation site. Any info would be appreciated.
Sarah, Small seromas are very common after any surgery, including hernia surgery. They almost always resolve with time as the body reabsorbs the fluid. As the seroma resolves, any associated discomfort should improve as well. Best, CAHS
Good evening doctor . I had a right inguinal hernia repaired with robotic laparoscopic 2 days ago . Is common to have right lower back pain ? It hurts more then my incisions .
Hello Doc! Thanks a lot for providing useful information. I am 3 months post inguinal hernia Op of bilateral hernia done via Laparoscopic technology. I have recently noticed some swelling on both the side and right one is more significant. I haven't lifted anything heavy till now. Could it be a recurrence? There is no pain but there is a bulge where hernia was. Thanks
Dave, Some patients can develop a small seroma, or fluid collection, after their surgery. This usually resolves over time, sometimes 3-6 months. Although it could be a recurrence, it would certainly be a very short time to have a recurrence and to have it on both sides would again be very unusual. Your surgeon might be able to help determine the cause, but also waiting for another couple of months might be beneficial. Good luck, CAHS
Thanks alot Sir! I saw my surgeon today and he said there is no recurrence and nothing to be worried about. The swelling will reduce as the time passes. Can I request you to make one informative video to explain what happens to the Mesh after the surgery. Just a timeline over six months or a year after the surgery. Would be beneficial for many of us. Thanks again for your reply.
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists I had hernia surgery on June 29th and I get occasional swelling which I was told happens during the recovery process and it is fluid building in my body that helps with the healing process. I saw my surgeon on Sept 26th and he said no hernia reoccurrence. This swelling could continue for up to 6 months or more.
I had three hernias repaired (laparoscopically), one umbilical and one inguinal on both sides. My left side (the biggest hernia as well with fat dropping down into my testicle) had testicle soreness and was sensitive to touch which is why I sought out surgery in the first place. I am 3 weeks post op and my left testicle is still sensitive and sore to the touch. I also have a benign 8mm cyst on my left testicle but my dr said he does not believe that should be an issue. My Dr said I should be fine, but if it doesn’t get better by two months post op he will send me to a urologist. Do you think this sensitivity and soreness will get better? Thank you Dr.
freakATtheWAL, Testicle soreness and sensitivity is 100% normal and is seen in most men after surgery. This always resolves but sometimes can take weeks to months. Best, CAHS
Thanks for info doctor. I had my right inguinal hernia surgery 2 weeks back. I feel burning sensation their that travels all over my right leg. Is this normal, what should i do?
CA Ankit, Having burning, tingling, and other vague sensations is very common after any surgery including hernia surgery. These types of symptoms almost always resolve with time, usually within a few weeks. Best, CAHS
@Lup Vladimir just had the repair 3 days ago. Severe burning/stabbing sensation below surgical site. How are you feeling now, one month later? I’m hoping this is temporary.
@Lup Vladimir great to hear! Glad you’re doing better! Yes it’s really debilitating, especially in the morning. Nerve pain is the worst. Not a lot of pain or soreness at the site itself, just the nerve burn below. Can’t wait for that to be disappear. Take care!
I wish this had addressed what you might do if you do actually have chronic nerve pain. My doctor said he just didn't have any chronic pain after surgery. I now have chronic pain and he says there's basically nothing you can do. I really wish 'd never had this surgery.
Thank you for your comments. We're sorry to hear about your situation. Larger University type hospitals see patients with chronic pain and can help diagnose and treat the issues. There are treatments which can be very helpful.
Can ejeculation cause irritation to the inguinal nerve following lap mesh surgery? I have found this to be the case and hope it settles. I'm only 3 weeks post op and feel I should have waited far longer.
Is the robotic assisted direct inguinal hernia repair more likely to damage the the ilioguinal nerve compared to open surgery on the outside of the abdominal wall?
I had 2 hernia mesh repairs in 2000, 2001 with the Marlex mesh from Bard and live with severe chronic intractable pain every day. If there was a way to have the hernia repairer without using a mesh, I’d advise that. Any time you place a foreign object into the body, you risk an autoimmune response and possible nerve pain.
Lynn Ehrlich, We're sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience after your surgery. You're right, after any surgery patients can have chronic pains which isn't specific just to hernia surgery or surgeries with mesh. Regardless, we hope that you find some relief in the near future, CAHS
Wow Lynn thank you for your honesty. I have three hernias and am loathe to subject myself to a possible worse result. I just may wait until a possible emergency, or more hopeful, till I live out my natural lifespan. I am almost 68.
Hello, is it common to get pain in the knee post ingrunal hernia repair? I have been in pain for the last month (post op).. does the surgery affect L3 or L4 nerves ?
I had bilateral inguinal and umbilical hernia repair with the mesh. It’s been 3 years and I have pain in the lower part of my pubic area and my testicle swelling never came down. Is that normal? Please respond. Thank you in advance. God bless.
It's me, Having testicle swelling 3 years after a surgery is not common. It might be worth having a PCP or surgeon examine you and discuss the situation. Best, CAHS
Dr, I know we never met nor know each other but, you have been the most helping person to me after my inguinal hernia repair. My hernia got a little big(4½ yrs with an inguinal hernia) and my surgeon, who himself is a professor of General Surgery, (he also wrote a book named Bedside Clinics in Surgery) was a little concerned but told me it'll all be okay as good as new in weeks. It's been 3 weeks since my Open Surgery and though I have a little pain in the area but I hope I'll be fine, Thank you❤🌹😊
I had a surgery last November 19 2018 on my right groin and I still have a swollen and it's pretty big and my doctor believe it's a Hematoma, what should i do? Do I need to take time for my recovery or I need to drain it? But the consequence is it will be infect, i hope you can give me a best advice doc and big thanks in advance 🙏
Jack Daniels, We would always defer to your surgeon since he/she knows what would be best for you. In our practice, we try to avoid operating on hematomas if at all possible since you are correct in the fact that surgery can have complications. Most hematomas will greatly reduce in size over time and some will even resolve completely. If after 6 months or more there is still a large symptomatic hematoma, we occasionally offer surgery. Good luck, CAHS
Thanks for posting this video. I have a mild inguinal hernia. My surgery is scheduled in a few weeks, but I'm a bit scared. (I'm an American living in China - health care is cheap here, but you get what you pay for.) I should just pay extra and fly to your clinic to get the work done.
In the United States insurance rapes you and then doctors like this take advantage of you and you pay out of the ass,.and you are still left in pain..don't believe me just read the comments on this video alone of people who went to American doctors.
Hello doc! I had right inguinal hernia TEP surgery 10 days ago. 6 days after the surgery I got lower back pain on the right side. Can you please explain can that be connected with some post-operative complication?
Many patients get stiff and sore from not being as active during the recovery process as they are used to being. After returning to exercise and activities most patients find their stiffness and back pains improve dramatically.
Hi. I had an inguinal mesh hernia repair three weeks ago. But the skin that is over the mesh is prickly and sore to touch. Is this normal and will it go away in time. I know its early days but it is quite painful. I also get stabbing pains next to my hip when i lean forward. I look forward to your reply Thank you. Tony
Thank you for the reply and reassurance. Hopefully as the weeks go by this pain will.get better. I was concerned that the mesh had damaged nerves. Thank you.
Addendum to previous comment: the pain in the upper thigh is intensifying, I was doing really well. Could this be a trauma to the genital branch of the genito-femoral nerve, and if so what is the solution, the pain still bearable, but what if doesn't go away or gets worse? I will be checking this to read your reply. Thank you for your information.
ive just had same issue post op bilateral hernia repair fking hell mate..its awful..got the injections which seem to have made crap worse..lucky me. I am super angry and may sue for malpractice.
Hello Doctor Harris, I’ve been experiencing excruciating nerve pain five years post- inguinal hernia surgery. Not only is it causing abdominal pain, but it’s affecting my appetite, which I assume is due to sensitive nerves around the gastrointestinal system. What should I do to treat this? Some days I can barely function because the pain is ongoing.
Shoal, Nerve pains after hernia surgery can happen, albeit infrequently. Having a pain specialist perform a nerve injection can often help relieve the symptoms and help guide further treatments. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists It has been 8 months since my hernia repair. They did a CT scan 4 months ago and saw no issues. My Surgeon said any pain I'm experiencing is nerve related and i should not be worried and he gave me nerve pills.
Our son had hernia surgery in 1998, and has been in constant pain since. He was opened up twice in 2009 to see what is causing the pain, and the surgeon found excess scar tissue after the first reopening, and then even more scar tissue after the second. One pain specialist tried to inject into the area, but the scar tissue was so thick he couldn't get the needle in to inject. Is there any hope for removal of severe scar tissue?
Dennis Martin, we are sorry to hear that you son has been suffering from pain since the 90's. As you have seen, chronic pain after surgery is difficult to treat whether it's back surgery, joint surgery, or hernia surgery. Every operation can create more scar tissue which can make problems worse. I would have hoped that pain and steroid injections by a pain specialist would have been helpful, but it sounds like those were not possible. Unfortunately, I'm sorry to say that there probably isn't an easy fix at this point. We wish him the best, CAHS
I heard a long fasting could absorb scars on the skin, don’t know if also apply to scar tissues under the body. Also might want to give acupuncture a try.
Thank you for this. male - 62 yrs / I am 10 days out from robotic lap repair of a small right inguinal hernia. A lymphnode was also removed. All was fine for about 4 days until, with various movement, I started feeling acute ripping, tearing, stabbing pain that then turned into burning pain. Very intense. There is/was swelling and its difficult to wear compression shorts. The follow up visit after 7 days concluded with me being told I have a seroma. 3 days later, while visiting my PCP, I cleared my throat and shot out of the chair in pain. He said something was not right. That night, the surgeon ordered an emergency ct. All that it showed was a post operative seroma 35 x 24mm in the region of the repair along with 37 x 29mm fluid extending into the right inguinal canal. Would a ct w contrast show nerve damage? I am a veteran of surgeries including partial neph, shoulder replacement and ACL reconstruct. Never ever felt like this. Is there a way to distinguish between seroma discomfort and onset of debilitating nerve pain? Ultra sound perhaps? With appreciation-thank you.
Robert, We tell our patients that they can feel some tugging, burning and other small discomforts for months and up to a year after their surgery. These improve significantly over the first weeks then months but can last a bit longer. Best, CAHS
Thanks for this video.. I had laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair Surgery 1 week back. After a day, I felt numbness in my right leg thigh & constantly burns, shocks when I stand, walk & sometimes sleeping. My Doctor says numbness go away (take 200mg ibuprofen 3 with each meal) and about shocks & burns he mentioned that the nerve is activating. Is it true? Is this pain & numbness will go away? or I will stuck with this pain? Can you please reply
Abhishek Prabhushettar, Pains and numbness within the first few weeks after surgery are common and usually resolve on their own. At this point we would advise our patients that it is normal. Best, CAHS
I'm 7 months post laparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair. The week after surgery my right side repair had dull aching pain, the left side had intense sharp stabbing pain. Now 7 months later I have the same type of pain on both sides but reduced about 75% in both frequency and severity. It gets triggered by light activity activity such as playing catch. I'm worried the left side has nerve damage because the pain is sharp, stabbing, and gets easily triggered 7 months post op. Do you think this is nerve damage and should I get tested for nerve damage?
Amit, sometimes patient have persistent numbness in the area of a surgery. There is often nothing that can be done since it is usually very limited in nature. Best, CAHS
I am 2 weeks out of open inguinal hernia repair. I get short bouts of extreme excruciating pain usually sitting and out of nowhere it happens. Also happens when putting any kind of bending pressure on my left side with my leg involved. It usually lasts for a minute. At what point do I recognize this as chronic? Is it too early to make that call?
Having sharp pains 2 weeks after any surgery, including a hernia repair, is not uncommon. As the inflammation and swelling from the surgery resolves, most patients have an ongoing resolution of their symptoms.
Dr Harris i underwent open inguinal hernia surgery plus left orchidopoxy at the same time but at the 2 week i m feeling swelling under my wound. Is it usual or should i visit my doctor again. What cautions and measures i should take. ??
zemalify, We almost always see swelling under the incisions in our patients after surgery and it is nothing to be alarmed about. We tell our patients that it can take weeks, and sometimes months, for the incision to flatten out and to not be raised. I'm pretty certain that you are doing ok and that at your normal follow up visit, your surgeon will tell you the same thing. Good luck in your recovery, CAHS
California Hernia Specialists: Specialty Care for Hernia Repair Sir i m very thankful for your words n support. My concerns r subsided otherwise i thought the mash has broken and the hernia has once again raised. Hope we have doctors like you in our country who r polite n caring. God bless you
This is horrendous reading these comments I have my Op in a week and I’m phoning tomorrow to cancel no chance I’m having it done. My hernia doesn’t bother me too much.
Good for you. And do look on utube for exercises to kick that hernia back in place when it acts up, and also buy a truss or a weight belt to keep it in place.
Thank you for your informative videos. Im at the moment on my 3rd week post from open inguinal hernia surgery by using mesh. Recovery has been good and on 2nd week my moving became less limited by pain. However now when walking up stairs slightly careless (forgetting momentarily facts of recovery), I felt sudden sharp pain on the hip area next to the scar from surgery. Pain was straight from outer side of scar to sonewhere perhaps around anterior superior iliac spine or inguinal ligament attachment area if Im correct with anatomy here. Is this normal during my stage of recovery? Pain is not constant, but more like tied to movement. Other question is about physical appearance of operated area. My operated left side look definitely diffirent than not operated healthy right side. Underneath the scar there is this slight empty or shrunken area. Will this settle during time and is it typical/normal after repair? This is abit long message. Hope it makes sense. Thank you. Best regards
Teemu, having sharp pains during the first 2-3 weeks after hernia surgery is extremely common and nothing to be alarmed about. I'm sure by the time you have your follow up appointment your pains will be almost resolved. Good luck, CAHS
How have u been since mate? I have similar issues and I’m just 4 weeks after the same op. I get sharp pains lately that I hadn’t got the first 3 weeks. Got a shot of pain last night while out in the cold, nerve issues I presume Also, I have a hard lump of tissue (scar I presume) under the incision line and it’s probably normal but annoying. Did u have same and if so, for how long?
Hi Dr i had a large umbilical hernia repair in 2016 i previously had a repair in the same area 2008 but was much smaller then . From the second hernia repair in 2016, i suffered from seroma's, open wound infections for several months from march until October 2016 but my main problem is chronic pain, sharp nipping pain on certain movements, dull ache and warmth in area , i have been left with a completely numb area of at least 30 cms by 35 cms on my stomach, nerves are damaged above and below where my belly button would have been and out to both sides of belly button area , i can no longer laugh wholeheartedly as my stomach cant cope with pressure, my question is should mesh the size of 25 by 20 cms cause all of this , ive been told the surgeons will not go back in there to remove the mesh as it would be a very complicated surgery, ive literally been fobbed off and referred to a pain clinic.
Mesh removal surgery is very complicated and removed mainly for patients who develop an infection. Thank you for your comments and sharing your situation.
Dr thank you for responding, can i ask is it normal to have such a mass of permanent nerve damage after a large umbilica hernia repair , my mesh is 25cm by 20cm ? Thanks
Hello Dr. Harris, I'm recovering from my Inguinal hernia repair (left side), by robotic surgery 3 weeks ago, almost total rest, just the regular stuff like walking to the car, office, market and not lifting any heavier weight that probably 7-9lb; before the surgery I was plenty active, going to the gym 5 to 6 days a week. My problem started since the day of the surgery, my left leg had been in pain since i walked out of the hospital, and it has not improved at all, feels like if the glute and lateral muscles were not working and only my front muscle (Rectus femoris, looking into google), is lifting the complete leg when walking, and that creates an almost permanent cramp on this muscle and also in the groin and glute. In your video you said mostly of the nerves are not motor nerves, what do you think may be causing it? and what can be done to improve or decrease the pain? At least to walk normally, I feel I can not stand completely straight because it causes pain in the groin and the leg.
Manlio, I have not heard of patients getting cramps in their muscles after surgery for 3 weeks. I would suggest seeing your surgeon so he or she can examine you and determine the best treatment.
hello sir, I'm Albert from India. I born in 1-may-2000. I got hernia and hydrosol surgery(right side) in 2013.i didn't were inners from my childhood. Even after surgery I didn't Wear inners.and I was enjoyed the same life before surgery after having surgery.From 1 year iam getting pain when I standing talking loudly.and even some times iam getting.from 1 year I started wearing inners .but iam getting pain. so , please give me good advice. And Save my life. thank you.
Question for Dr. Harris here, in late September,2021 I had first time ever laparoscopic surgery done on my right inguinal hernia and since then I've been suffering with sciatica nerve pain starting from my lower back going down to mostly different spots of my right leg, could the surgery I recently had cause this type of pain please let me know thank you.---John J. Reilly, II from Lindenwold, NJ
Reilly's, Developing sciatica would be completely independent of an inguinal hernia repair since that nerve runs in a completely different area than where the surgery was performed. Best, CAHS
Hello, I am current 5 weeks post Laproscopic bilateral inguinal hernia surgery with mesh(Male). I still have irritating pain at operated site on right side and entire right leg. I can't even walk properly. Doctor said it is nerve pain and mostly damaged due to Laproscopic surgery. I am worried in how much time it will go away?!
Anuj, We're sorry to hear about your situation. We find that it can take weeks or months for inflammation from surgery to completely resolve. Hopefully once that happens, your pain will improve. Good luck, CAHS
I had laparoscopic hernia surgery in August last year. When the surgeon went in he saw something he did not recognize. Turned out it was my spleen which he described as massive. After some recovery and testing they discovered I had non Hodgkins lymphoma for which I have been through a round of chemo. If not for that hernia I would have ever known about the cancer.
Doctor, i went through bilateral inguinal hernia, 10 days ago. Now i am getting better in my surgical opening areas, but my right thigh getting numbness and electric pain. Doctor given some tablets but pain is still same , not able to walk , please advise, is that any nerve damage , what will be the way out
Hi, my husband had inguinal hernia surgery/was given a mesh. He is in more pain now in the groin area for months post surgery. He was told by urologist that he most likely has nerve damage to the spermatic cord. We live in central nj and willing to travel to nyc. What type of doctor should he see to be properly diagnosed with possible treatment. Can you Reccomend a top doctor? Thank you!
Patients who develop chronic pain after a hernia repair, or any other surgery, often can see a pain specialist who can inject the nerves to help provide relief. Sometimes seeing a specialist at a large University type hospital who focuses on chronic pain after hernia repairs can be another step.
Hello sir, it's 3 month I had my right inguinal hernia surgery. I feel pain in my testicles and near that area which is terrible .. After taking rest this pain goes away.. Is this normal or I have to go for doctor?? Taking some pain killers recommended by doctor ketotram, ibuprofen
Sachin, Thank you for sharing. Testicle pain after hernia surgery is 100% common but usually resolves after about 1-3 months. Since your pain is continuing, we would recommend seeing your surgeon to discuss your situation. Anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen would certainly be a good step in helping with the situation, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists hope you are fine. 🙏thanks for your kind reply! My treatment is still going! Doctor has changed my medicine recommended me diclofenac gel, xoxe axetil, acelefenac paracetamol and one for testicles pain he assured for that i will recover from this and said medical line also have some exceptions.. There is no swelling or outside symptoms with my hernia surgery!
Sir I did open Inguinal Hernia repair without mesh a month back..There was pain in stitches area looks it is very very tight ..After few days of Operation I developed Right side Testicular pain which I still continuing...Also have some issue in Gas passing but Stool passing seems normal....I am worried that Nerves are pressed along with stitches that Is causing stress and pain in Scrotum.... Please help Ir
Vishwa, Having testicle pain after a hernia repair is 100% normal. Sometimes the pains and soreness can last months before it resolves but it always does. Best, CAHS
HI SIR MY NAME IS SABIR I'm suffering both side inguinal hernia ... ...already one side operation over 3 months back but daily so pain ..I think stitches pain why pain sir
Syed, We're sorry to hear that you are still in pain. It would be difficult to diagnose the cause of your pain based on your comments but we wish you the best in your ongoing recovery, CAHS
Hi Doctor. I had inguinal hernia repair done on my left side 2 and a half years ago. Been having pain at the surgery site on and off ever since. The last 6 months its been worse. The surgeon is telling me a i have a inguinal hernia on my right side now. But all the pain is on the left. Im scheduled for surgery on the right side next Monday. Why am I hurting so much on my left side if the active hernia is on the right?
It would be unusual to have pains referred to the opposite side from a new hernia. Having chronic pains after a hernia repair is uncommon but not unheard of. This can be from nerve injury or irritation and can often be treated by a pain specialist with injections. It typically would not be treated by repairing a hernia on the other side.
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists thank you. The surgeon is sending me to have a CT scan done to see maybe what's causing the pain before he does surgery on my right side.
I had an open surgery ( laparotomy) to remove my appendix and 3 months later , im feeling pain in the area of the surgery , it's like when your tooth hurts , or when you have a bruise and somebody pressses on it. Can this be a neuropathic pain , the nerves are just getting there senses back ? Please help doctor , i tried ibuprofen but it didn't work
Abouhassan, It would be difficult to provide much direction without examining the area. There are not many nerves in the area of a laparotomy so neuropathic pain would be less common. There could be some ongoing scar tissue which is settling out. Hopefully you return to feeling normal soon. CAHS
I love the thing that you spend your time with peoples who really are in suffer from hernias. can you please give me any advice?. I had left inguinal hernia surgery with mesh 1 month ago and my left testicle is hurting when i touch it and its more larger and upper than the right one. I feel left lower back pain but not sure if it has to do with hernia or siatica. any of your advice is a loved one sincerly from Albania
I had a right inguinal hernia repair july of 2020. As of today I still will get a dull ache in my right testicle.. I noticed it more lately after some heavy weightlifting. I've dialed back the heavier weights and have gone lighter. I'm hoping this ache will go away. I'm already feeling similar things on the left side (stomach area). I went to a hernia specialist, he did say there was a 1/7 chance of the other side. I'm more concerned about the right testicle ache.
Christopher, Thank you for sharing. Your surgeon is correct in that about 20-25% of patients will develop a hernia on the opposite side at some point in their life. It's not clear what is causing your ache in the testicle, but there are small nerves that travel with the arteries and veins to the testicle. Some pain specialists might be able to do a selective injection in that area to see if that helps reduce the aching. Good luck, CAHS
Question to Dr. Harris: after my Bilateral Laparoscopic hernia repair using light weight Atrium mesh the recovery was fast, one week after surgery I was at the Gym exercising half "steam", two weeks after surgery I was exercising full steam and no pain. However, 5 weeks after my surgery (three days ago) I started having pain on my right upper thigh just small part of my upper thigh, it is tolerable burning pain wich disappears shortly after I start walking. Could this be connected to trauma of to genital branch of the genito-femoral nerve, and if so would this disappear with time? Knowing that in my Gym in CA there are a lot of men exercising and knowing that 23% of men will get inguinal hernias (higher percentage for men that exercise), the issue is very important. I sure would appreciate your answer. I will check the Q & A of this video in a few days. Thank you.
John, at this point, it is more likely that with your increased activity, you've caused a little bit of inflammation in the groin which is causing the burning sensation that you are feeling. We encourage our patients to try a 2-3 week course of anti-inflammatories if they are having any discomfort. At 5 weeks, there is still some swelling that will improve over the coming months. Best, CAHS
I wasn't expecting your reply this promptly, this speaks volumes about your sincere desire to help people. I will report progress, I will keep you in mind. You must be a terrific surgeon. Thank you.
I was saffering 3 months Inguinal herina , testicular mictrolitisis which one can I do operation My scotrum testicular little mild pain plz sir tell me
Dear Doctor, I underwent a bilateral Inguinal hernia Laparoscopic repair on Sep 18th...I had got a right inguinal open surgery done 8 years ago which eventually failed.... I am into tennis and very eager to get back to my game. I am wearing hernia briefs now and also plan to wear the same along with my sports boxers when I start playing... I get mild pain once in a while on my right leg and at times mild swelling in the groin region after extensive walks. Upon doing a ice pack massage the pain and swelling goes off. My surgeon insisted me to start off jogging and there on start off with my game. I am bit sceptical and waiting for few more days to start off. Please advice in case it is right time for me to to start off with my game or shall I wait for few more days/months.
I had an inguinal hernia repair last year, I'm feeling pain in the groin and testicle is this nerve pain, tearing of the scar tissue from exercising or could be a reoccurring?
Had inguinal hernia repair on both sides 3 weeks ago. I’m gonna be honest, I have pain in my testicles like someone punching me down when I walk around. Will it go away and when?
Zeke, Having testicle pain after a hernia repair is 100% normal. Sometimes the pains and soreness can last months before it resolves but it always does. Best, CAHS
@@rajav4144 I’m 6 months post surgery. I have no more pain in my testicles. I do have some uncomfortable feelings with the mesh. Sometimes I feel like it’s trying to pop out again. It really sucks however I don’t have pain. I wish I went to a different surgeon.
Hi, my mom is diagnosed with 5.4cm umbilical hernia and doctors suggested for surgery. they also mentioned that it can be a risky surgery. She has get her all the tests done for heart, blood pressure, diabetes and they are normal. what can be the risk and is it life threatening? Please advise
HI Doctor. I had inguinal Hernia surgery 9 months ago and I was told that I can feel some tugging, burning and other small discomforts for months and up to a year after surgery. Is this true ? As this is what I am experiencing .
Hello Doctor Harris, I'm 20 years old. I suffer from chronic testicle pain for almost 3 years now. I got both hernias fixed 1.5 years ago, and hip-impingement 1 year ago. I'm desperate, because it effects my life very much. I can't move my legs properly because of the hypersensitivity on my testicle skin (right side) and upper inner adductor. Could it be a trapped nerve? I really hope for an answer. Thank you
Thanks for your comments. It would be difficult for us to establish the cause of your pains but we hope that you're able to find relief soon. Sometimes pain specialists can do nerve injections which can help with nerve pains if that ultimately is the cause of your issue. Keep us posted, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Thanks for your answer. I already did nerve injections three times. Can musclehardening of pelvic muscles be the cause of testicle pain?
Hy doc I had inaugural hernia surgery one month ago,after a weak my stitches got infection, wound is 90% ok after antibiotic and dressing but I can feel mesh when I touch the area where it is planted,there is no pain nothing else.is it ok?
Usman, It would be very unusual for you to be able to feel the mesh since it is located under several layers of muscle and tissue. Much more likely you are feeling swelling and scar tissue which over time will resolve. Best, CAHS
My story: I got hernia surgery this month of may 2024. But after a month My whole testicle and scrotum got swelling and runs over 4months, I feel pain in my knees and back everyday and I had 4 times doctor check up but everytime I got doctor's consultation they just gave me an antibacterial medicine with pain reliver, I did taking that medicines every 2weeks for 3 consecutive months but still no progress😢 and then until I found a doctor urologist and he said that during my hernia surgery my nerve got stuck by the surgeon who took my operation.. I feel everyday like I have pain every hour and still finding an answer this kind of problem
Doctor, mesh site feels tender and there is in and out some burning/pulling pain at surgery site where mesh is placed. is this normal? Till how long it lasts? Its been 1 and half month since surgery.
Anuj, We tell our patients that they can feel some tugging, burning and other small discomforts for months and up to a year after their surgery. Best, CAHS
Hi there. I had a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair done 9 days ago. My recovery was great and I was feeling really good but all of a sudden 2 days ago I’ve started getting random sharp burning pains in my groin, these pains are disabling. I have been back to the hospital and a surgeon told me to just take it easy for another week and that it could be just a bit of post op swelling. I’m worried something has gone wrong, can you give me your thoughts please. I went from feeling really good to feeling agony all of a sudden hence why I’m concerned but I feel the surgeon didn’t give me enough attention 😐😐 I would really appreciate your response, Thanks
Sam, Your surgeon is correct in that there is frequently swelling and some post surgery burning. As the tissues heal, these symptoms dissipate and eventually resolve. We discuss with patients that even up to months after the surgery there may be times when they feel a pull or a pinch. Best, CAHS
Thankyou for your reply appreciate that. Iam feeling a lot better now with only mild shooting pains. How long before I could start lifting weights in the gym would you say? Thanks again
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists what causes the sharp shooting pains? My 7 year old daughter has the same issue after her laproscopic bilateral inguinal surgery. Her surgeon said it wasn't related to the surgery however it clearly seemed to be.
Hello Dr, I had inguinal open surgery repair on the left 2 days ago & im getting really severe shooting pains on my inner left thigh when I get up from a seated position & sometimes when I stand for a period of time, is that normal? Will it get better? Thanks
Sharp shooting pains for days after any surgery, including hernia surgery, it 100% expected and normal and usually resolves within days. We hope you're feeling more back to normal at this point.
I just had my surgery on the 26 july 2023 i feel less pain around the cut on my skin however, i feel a burning sensation when i walk fast. Will that be considered as chronic pain?
I had hernia repair umbilical and right side groin and had this done Oct 27 2023 and to this day I get the worst burning sensation I feel like I’m burning up in side my thighs arms legs shoulders abdomen it’s crazy comes and goes all day I gotta appointment with the doctor on the 12th I need answers because it’s driving me crazy
Thank you for sharing your comments. During any surgery the nerves around the area can get inflamed and irritated. This can months to return to completely normal. We hope you're back to feeling better soon.
Hi - I had bilateral inguinal n hernia surgery 12 months ago. I am experiencing continued burning sensations when exercising. - only on one side. Was referred to pain management who gave me two cortisone shots on the scar area. Now, had an ultrasound guided nerve block which seemed to work for a week or two, but back to burning pain when exercising. Docs think it’s ilionguinal neuralgia. What am I to do? Nerve block again?
Some pain specialists can provide nerve ablation to help deaden the nerve. Alternatively, surgeons can perform a neurectomy to remove the affected nerve.
Thank you. My surgeon yesterday indicated it may be the nerve is imbedded in scar tissue, and suggests an additional nerve block and to try physical therapy (PT). Is PT something you’ve seen help patients with ilioinguinal nerve pain?
I had an umbilical hernia repaired 21 months ago. After about 9 months I was able to get back to normal but now recently I've been getting flare ups and and it bothers me to move around. The flare ups come out of nowhere. Any ideas?
Yesterday my doctor told me that he had to cut inguinal nerve during henia surgery. Is it normal? Is it difficult to avoid inguinal nerve damage? Am having sharp piercing pain periodically when I bent down
Cutting the nerve during an open hernia repair is not uncommon and does not cause any significant deficits after once everything has healed. Best, CAHS
I had inguinal repair surgery 5 years. After lifting a heavy object recently i suddenly started to get a sharp pain in my lower groin radiating up towards my hip joint. Is this chronic nerve pain or another hernia ( I have no visible lump) ?
I would love an answer to this question. I had surgery 7 months ago. I was pain free and feeling great. I lifted some heavy wieght about 7 weeks ago and I have not been the same since. I have had pain at the hernia site that radiates into my testies. I have rested, iced, taken ibprofin and still feel some sensations in the area. No visable lump either.
@@jacobsweeney8892 Hi Jacob. If you are getting pain at the surgery sit and it's going to your testicles i'd defo your doctor. My pain started in my groin to hip, but is also radiating down the inside of my leg now. Very sharp pain. I am going for an ultrasound scan next month (NHS). My hernia site is sore but like i say, it's 5 yrs old now. Good luck !
David, We commonly see patients who had a hernia repaired sometime in the remote past who develop acute pain after an activity. About 90% of these patients simply pulled a muscle and did not re-injure their hernia. A doctor could examine you to be sure, but most patients find that with rest and anti-inflammatories their pain resolves in days to weeks. Good luck, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Hi doctor. Thank you so much for messaging back. I've had this pain for 5 months now after resting & taking NSAIDs. Pain now includes original hernia site, plus pain in groin running halfway down the inside of my leg. Am due an ultrasound next month. 😣
Female here. I had a right inguinal hernia and went for laparoscopic mesh repair. Whilst in there the suegeon discovered i had another hernia on my left side as well and both were repaired with mesh It has only been a few days but the right side feels pain and tugging. I will see my doc in a week but i don't know if i should schedule something sooner. Is this normal to feel so much tugging and discomfort 5 days after the surgery? I wasn't told anything and i worry. Thank you.
Kahlan, Pulling, tugging, soreness, and some pains are all normal after any surgery, including hernia surgery. This wouldn't seem like something that would be outside of the expected post operative course. Best, CAHS
Tomos Saggers, I am not sure exactly what technique or procedure you had performed so we wouldn't be able to comment on what the expectations should be after surgery. In our experience, there are no named nerves around the umbilicus and thus there is a very low risk of chronic pain in surgery at the midline. Best, CAHS
Hi doctor. 3 months back i have undergone groin hernia surgery . Wound pains little while i take bath. Feel like stabbing sensation sometimes. Sometimes pain in the testis. Will it be fine after few months or need to consult my surgeon?
Srinivas, We advise our patients that they can feel burning, tugging, pinching pains for up to a year after their surgery. They should get less frequent as time passes during that first year. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists ok thank you. Now i am experiencing continues ache kind of pain above and around the incision (right inguinal hernia). it is also common?
I’m feeling something rub against the bottom of my right rib every time I take a deep breath and you can actually hear something. Do you have any idea what this is?
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists would you say that this is normal? Or part of recovery? I realize that you can’t say for sure, but any guess as to if this is normal? I contacted surgeon, & he actually said, “maybe it was there before and you never noticed it “. I’m kinda scared
Sir, I had my left inguinal mesh repair surgery last April 2020. It's been about 3 months but I still feel chronic pain in my surgery, especially when lying down. I have also observed a bulge in the mesh specifically when walking. Would it resolved in time? Thank you for your response.
Aldrain, It can take months for swelling and scar tissue to completely resolve after any surgery, including hernia surgery. Sometimes massaging the area and heat packs can help. It would be very unusual to be able to feel the mesh since most meshes are placed UNDER the muscles in the area of the hernia. What you are feeling is much more likely to be normal swelling and scar tissue. All the best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists awesome info ! I had surgery about 4 weeks ago and I have had lots of the same issues! But I feel better now that I have seen this ! I’m just going to take it easy and let things settle! Sure appreciate it to you sir and to you Doc god bless all
Hello doc. I had an umbilical open herenia surgery 4 and a half months back. But I still get pain and my stomach gets swollen up when I do any work or when I eat something. Also I had my gall bladder removed along with it. Which one is causing pain. Kindly advice doctor.
We're sorry to hear about your ongoing issues. It would be too difficult to provide any advice on your situation based on your information or via this channel. We would suggest seeing your surgeon to discuss your concerns. Best, CAHS
Sadly, 12 months after my second double hernia surgery, I have chronic pain. Do you have any recommendations for treatment - ultrasound, CT scan and MRI show nothing. The pain is very real. Thanks!
FariStudiosArt, I'm sorry to hear that you are in pain after 12 months. Often imaging studies do not show any abnormalities although you are clearly in pain. Some patients can benefit from seeing a pain specialist who can perform nerve injections in the area. Often this can help reduce inflammation and reduce pain. Best, CAHS
What timing. I saw a pain specialist today. He prescribed a neuropathic drug. I'm reluctant to take. May try your suggestion first. Honestly, wish I had your group perform it. Alright, be well.
@@rasjahsunyogi : I hope you don't mind me asking how you are doing today as of 07-24-19. I had mesh partially removed seven months after placement--as it produced inflammation and mesh curled around the spermatocord and pressed upon nerves--as this was recorded from my mesh-removal-surgeon. I was feeling better a year after that until pain came back--determined it was inflammation from scar tissue in the area and irritation caused by the mesh remaining (not removed due to the fact that the lower leaf mesh was already adhered to my lower ab wall muscle). Current pain doc used nerve blocks to diagnostically find the irritated nerve and do RFA (radio frequency ablation). Doesn't take all the pain away, but does give me ability to work. Also take Gabapentin for remaining pain.
Douglas Smith Man! So sorry to hear it. I’m sending you good vibes so your body can heal fully. As for me, my pain has pretty much subsided. Every now and then if I get constipated I’ll have a little flare up. Like you said, it’s inflammatory so I changed my diet, removed all the foods that create inflammation (diary being number one). And I started doing healing work with my lymphatic system because inflammation was stuck in my body and couldn’t get out. Works wonders. Acupuncture is also very helpful. I didn’t have a surgery to remove the mesh. Instead, I’ve learned how to help my body heal naturally. It works!!!!!!!
I’ve been having pain after hernia repair surgery in 2016, so seven years now. Bilateral hernias. The surgeon repaired the right side only and I have pain daily; the pain can be worse during barometric pressure changes (weather, dampness, cold) and doing physical activity, like gardening. I’ve been holding off from doing the surgery on my left side. Ways I deal with the chronic pain: Penetrex pain salve, Arnicare gel, ibuprofen, stretching and strengthening exercises, meditation, trying not to get emotionally stressed. Also very helpful is using a recliner whenever possible so I’m not having to sit upright, which places pressure on the repair area. The recliner I use comes from a local discount store (outdoor type furniture) and costs from $40.00 to $70.00. Right now, after consulting with my surgeon, I will likely have a neurectomy procedure on my right side. I’m fortunate that the pain doesn’t bother me when sleeping! Hoping that any of you suffering from this pain condition can be helped out one way or another.
Thank you for all of your helpful comments. Sometimes pain specialists can do nerve injections to help with isolated nerve pains.
All the best.I agree stretching and exercises like swimming I find helps both physically and mentally.
I had chronic pain on the right side of my pelvis area for over a year. I thought I pulled my hip flexor muscle. I continued to workout and run. I would do hip flexor stretches everyday. The pain would not subside.
Finally went to see a physician, who conducted a physical exam and immediately believed I had inguinal hernia. He verified as such with a subsequent MRI.
I had right inguinal hernia repair approximately two weeks ago, with mesh placement. World of difference. Almost back to 100%, running again with light weight workouts.
Thank you for the video Doctor.
Just so good to see a comment not about complications, but success.
Mightymacdiesal12, Thank you for sharing. We're glad you're getting back to 100%, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Please give me an advice. Had lichtenstein method after a recurrent inguinal hernia after a TAPP method 1.5 year ago. This happened 15 days ago. My mobility and deep pain is much better but i experience hard scar tissue under the incision and pretty often dump pain around it. Also some strong needle like pain for some movement lower at the tights. Is this still normal after 15 days? I feel a lot of discomfort all the time still.
Why don't you tell him about all the mesh complications and lawsuits? He's fucked !@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists
My story: I got hernia surgery this month of may 2024. But after a month My whole testicle and scrotum got swelling and runs over 4months, I feel pain in my knees and back everyday and I had 4 times doctor check up but everytime I got doctor's consultation they just gave me an antibacterial medicine with pain reliver, I did taking that medicines every 2weeks for 3 consecutive months but still no progress😢 and then until I found a doctor urologist and he said that during my hernia surgery my nerve got stuck by the surgeon who took my operation.. I feel everyday like I have pain every hour and still finding an answer this kind of problem
Experienced this since the surgery, constant pain for over 17 years. Had many nerve blocks, pain medications, never had the surgery redone, due to the fact no surgeon wanted to fix it. Now I found a surgeon to do it, but at my age I don't want the pain to be worse. So I live with the pain.
So sorry to hear that. I am awaiting surgery but having read the complications I feel more compelled to try the natural way of just strengthening the core muscles.
Syd, Thank you for sharing your story. We're sorry to hear about the struggles you've had after your surgery 17 years ago. All the best moving forward, CAHS
Very sorry to hear it, I have been in pain 3 years since the hernia surgery
I had hernia surgery 8 months ago and I have off and on groin pain. My surgeon gave me nerve pills to help relieve the pain but i don't want to get addicted to those . Is this normal what I am experiencing ? I had a a CT scan 4 months ago and they said all was fine and I saw my surgeon 2 months ago and he didn't see anything.
@@ursinus00 sorry to hear this as I am experiencing pain 8 months after surgery. any advice on how you have been dealing with this ?
Dr. Harris, Just to make sure: I had an inguinal hernia repair done about 6months ago. All good, no pain and healing well. Just making sure it's normal to feel some occasional very mild sharp shooting electric kind of pain in the groin and sometimes in the scrotum? It only lasts for a second or so and only about once a day or less. Been doing a lot of running and other sports.
Hallitse, Having occasional sharp pains/tugs/pulling/etc is normal and can last up to a year. Usually at that point those symptoms get less frequent and eventually go away completely. Best, CAHS
After reading all these comments, if my small inguinal hernia is not causing any symptoms, it seems it may be better to do nothing, rather than risk some very real long-term side effects of surgery, that may be very hard or impossible to resolve.
Steven Meyer, In our office, we always support patients who prefer to watch their hernia instead of having surgery. Studies show that about 25% of patients with a hernia will never need surgery. All the best, CAHS
Thank you for your reply! If your offices were not so far away, I would not hesitate being evaluated by you! But unfortunately, I am in the Dayton OH area. If you have any surgeons that you would recommend in my area, I would welcome the info. If you would prefer me contacting your office for a referral to my area I can do that. All the best, and thank you.
Doctor, had right inguinal hernia repair 1 year after cystectomy, and now have chronic burning pain to the right of my stoma. Could the pain be from the hernia repair, even if it's above the area of repair? Nobody wants to do additional surgery due to the urostomy, and nothing helps the pain.
Steve you're a smart dude. I have three hernias but will not have surgery. Be sure to look up proper exercises as well as to purchase a truss or a weight belt.
@@annettegenovesi4012 Well, too years later. Now it is September 10, 2020 and am still doing well with no pain or problems at 71. Still mow two properties each week and walk a lot. If it gets large or causes symptoms, I will get surgery. I do not lift over 50 pounds.
Dear Dr. Todd S. (Smart) Harris, what you told me is exactly what happened and is happening. I have been exercising fairly intensely five days a week, which according to your opinion had cause some inflammation of the operating area at the right (none at the left despite that the repair was bilaterally, hernia to the right, preventative to the left). As you said the pain is going away, despite that I keep on exercising, ordinarily I take Ibuprofen (200mg bid) and Aspirin (325mg bid), I do this to prevent migraine headaches (on advise to a neurologist about 30 years ago), it works for me. Again, I am grateful to your wise advise and your high human qualities.
John, I'm glad you are feeling better at this point. We're happy to help. Patients often find that online Google and Yelp reviews help them find trusted sources for medical care. Any feedback is appreciated. Best, CAHS
where are you at now with this? I am about a month and 2 weeks postop bilateral inguinal repair and have had the nerve entrapment pain in upper thigh since 3 days post op..it was determined via ultrasound femoral nerve was hit..at least thats what the pain specialist said and they cant be sure yet" whatever that means...wondering if i need neurontin or what as the injections havent helped almost a week into getting them..im super angry because i am very active and this nerve pain has now debilitated me as much as the hernia did wtf..very frustrating and I dont want revision surgery. any answers or a solution would be appreciated
How are u now buddy? Has the pain subsided?
I’m 8 weeks post open surgery inc mesh and honestly, I felt better after 4 weeks
@@psalmsurfer1 : Similar question as you. Unfortunately, I had to have my left inguinal hernia repair with mesh operated again, several months after the surgery. Mesh had curled around the spermatocord, causing tremendous pain. My original hernia surgeon didn't want to operate cuz he couldn't remove it. So had it removed partially in Fl. Was doing very well until one year after mesh removal--pain came back! Sharp and very inflamed. Removal surgeon said it was the left over mesh irritating the nerves and any scar tissue around that area. I had Radio Frequency Ablation done on the illioliginual nerve and that has help alot! Unfortunately, there is on-going inflammation and at times it creates pain. I still ice and take NSAIDs. When inflammation is under control, I am nearly pain-free.
well not too long after my original comment a year ago it was determined via MRI that the nerve pain in my thigh was actually due to a lumbar fracture I had incurred a month before the hernia surgery and thankfully it went away on its own..subsided etc and has not returned since knock on wood so I am glad I waited it out..glad you are pain free.
Hi, I had a laparoscopic repair done on dual inguinal hernias about 5 years ago. The right one was diagnosed as quite big, the left one quite small. Afterwards the surgeon said the left one was actually really big internally, he had problems during the OP and wouldn't have repaired that side laparoscopically had he known beforehand. After the OP my right side healed without issues. My left leg was always weak, but that never really bothered me much. About six months ago I got COVID and it left me with chronic cramps in both legs. I have been taking magnesium and potassium tablets daily since then and the cramps have all but gone in my right leg. In my left leg I still have (different) chronic pains and It feels like the source is my femoral nerve. From the OP or maybe the mesh? Flossing exercises seem to help and my leg is getting stronger. Work in progress.
Thanks for sharing your comments. It would be difficult to establish the cause of you symptoms here but we hope that you can get help through your surgeon or possibly a pain specialist.
Thanks doctor for this informative video. What would you suggest to someone that had inguinal hernia surgery in 2016 and has been suffering since as the patient is suffering with inguinal neuralgia. Would nerve blocks be effective or a neurectomy?
Tehri, We usually recommend the least invasive options first for any issues that patients have. A nerve block would be less invasive than a neurectomy and often is all that is required. Good luck, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Thank you Doctor for your swift response. I appreciate it. Take care
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Hi, I read your comments. I was curious about nerve blocks. Since the nerve pain is located in the groin area, how does one know which specific nerve to block? I always hear people say "nerve block", but which nerve? Thank you.
@@kevinpurnell5071 Most commonly, pain doctors can treat the ilioinguinal nerve or the iliohypogastric nerve. Best, CAHS
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Had an inguinal hernia repair laparoscopically with a mesh after a work injury. I’ve been in constant pain since and most doctors dismissed me. I received one successful nerve block on my genital femoral that was $1k. This temporarily relieved my pain but eventually it came back and it’s hard for me to stand for periods of time and I’m only 24. My pain tolerance has gotten to where nothing hurts or phases me like my “hip pain” does. My family just looks at me and shrugs.. what can I possibly do? There is so much wrong with my case but at this point I just want to not be in constant 6-10/10 pain. If anything it was just nice hearing a doctor tell me exactly what I’m experiencing and that it is a real thing...
Kyle, We're sorry to hear about your pain after your surgery. Some pain specialists can perform additional procedures such as steroid injections or even ablation of a nerve if they find that the pain is being caused by one specific nerve. Since your pain injection worked, albeit for a short period of time, you may have other options with a pain specialist in your area. Good luck, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists hi I had inguinal hernia 4 months ago and still got right testicle pain and hip burning. Dose having inguinal hernia repair cause eppiditmis
What an excellent video. Thanks very much for posting this. I hope you are a teacher because you certainly explain things easily and with clarity.
I've just had a right hand side inguinal hernia mesh repair done. Only 12 days ago now, here in the UK. It was done with open surgery and a general anaesthetic. I too had bruising and slight swelling of the penis and scrotum, which thankfully has now gone.
I have got a swelling and hardness feeling right under the incision though. The scar looks good with no signs of redness or inflammation. There is a slight numbness around the scar area. I do get a sharp pain when getting out of bed, but this does get easier if I roll out instead.
After watching this video and reading the comments. It has certainly helped me to understand but, hopefully, allay the fears I might have of it turning into something more chronic.
My first hospital check up after surgery is due in 4 weeks time. When I'm hoping the swelling, numbness and any twangs of pain will have subsided.
Peter Hughes, It sounds like you're on the road to a normal full recovery. Good luck, CAHS
How are you now?
@@kleparaskevas2628 Nice of you to ask. I got over the hernia completely and don't have any pain at all from the area.
Unbelievably with your query, I'm currently off work having suffered a fall from a ladder, from quite a height. I landed on my feet but unfortunately broken my heel bone (Calcaneous).
@@PeterHughes Here's to your smooth recovery from the fall or at least that you are working with a good physical therapist to help you regain mobility.
@@piecesofme8531 Thank you. It's been 7 months since I broke my heel bone. I'm not in a great place with that at the moment, but I'm hoping it's just a question of time. I've been back at work full time now since last December. Still spongy around the ankle and I'm getting some weird nerve pain which moves around. I'm still optimistic that in 12 months time, things should be vastly improved.
My physio though has been a complete joke. She has been useless, and that's really putting it mildly.
Thank you for this informative video.
My friend had open inguinal hernia surgery 1year back but now its been a week she is feeling continuously pain after a walk, after having meal and drink water . Is there any serious problems or its normal . If any suggestions to getout from this pain??
Monika, It's very common for patients who have had a hernia repair to be concerned about the hernia when they develop pain in the groin. 99% of the time, these patients have simply pulled a muscle or have a strain which has nothing to do with the hernia repair itself. We advise our patients to take anti-inflammatories, rest, and give it 2-3 weeks. We hope that helps, CAHS
great informative video. just had mesh repair for inguinal hernia. two days later i am numb on lower left abdominal and groin area!!
Nick, Numbness immediately after surgery is 100% normal. This numbness usually resolves within weeks to months. Good luck in your recovery, CAHS
I had inguinal hernia repair surgery in 2015 and I now have nerve damage.. all the Dr's have to say is sorry your stuck with it
35DeerHunter, I'm sorry to hear that you've been having pain after your hernia repair. As you've heard from other doctors, pain after surgery can be difficult to treat. There are some options for those patients who are having pain which impacts their quality of life. Often we send patients to a pain specialist to have nerve injections. This can temporarily help with the pain, and allow us to identify what is causing your pain. They can sometimes provide injections to permanently reduce the pain as well. As a last resort, we can sometimes surgically remove the nerves to help with the pain. And as a final option, there are times when removing the mesh will help with your pain. Again, we wish you the best in your situation. CAHS
Dr. Quacks have told me after 3 years I should be use to it by now.
The same thing, You're stuck with it. But I do practice extreme stamina and endurance that would drop most average people. So it still bothers me off and on. Only because of the Dummies allowed to practice medicine and piss poor quality health care in the U.S.
35DeerHunter me too. Had bilateral inguinal and femeral hernias. They stitched my nerve into the scar. Opened me up again, cut the nerve....now it constantly burns, shocks and itches. But, it’s numb on the surface. It is horrific 😔
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I am interested in as much feedback on the topic and you understand the result of slipshod surgery. Along with lesser grade medical than that of a voodoo Witchdoctor. I was forced to wait over a year. Then they had the audacity to say why did you wait so long. So yeah when it acts up it is 1sharp 2 second pain then the icy/hot effect. And it's always the you'll get use to it. Or it's psychological. Bull!
Steve Scott it’s definitely not psychological. That’s offensive for them to say to you. I’ve had the four hernias done twice now. First time, I caught staph and was left with a baseball size hole in my groin that they packed with silver rope. After I’d spent six weeks in hospital for blood poisoning. Then, they’d stitched the nerve, as I said, and they tried to convince me that I was overreacting. I knew I wasn’t. So, they went in again for another repair with more mesh and they had to cut the nerve away as it was embedded into the healing scar. Now, it’s numb on the surface, but with those shocking moments all the time. The burning and the icy shocks. It itches but is numb so I can’t scratch it! I have to insist on help. I’ve been on amitriptoline for nerve pain but it’s not working. So, today I’m going to GP for pain killers. It’s the only thing that relives it enough for comfort. I don’t care anymore about painkiller addiction......I just need relief. Have you been on any sort of nerve pain drugs? They may help you, didn’t help me, but you should give them a go. Yes, it’s like going to the local butcher shop for surgery. A year is too long for the surgery you needed, it’s dangerous to leave certain hernias. I only waited a week once it was discovered as it was high risk of strangulation. Do not let them convince you that it’s in your head. They do that a lot. It’s not, you’re not. Going mad, you’re in pain and nerve pain is relentless. 🌹
Thank you for this video, super informative!
I am currently at 6 weeks post-op of my open inguinal hernia repair (female). Below the incision and near the location of the hernia is still numb to the touch as well as the skin generally feeling sensitive in that crease of the groin. I know it's only been about a month and a half, but is this normal for now?
Also, I generally don't have too many sharp pains anymore from the surgery anymore but i do sometimes feel a dull ache, which I have been feeling for about the past 3-4 days. Is some pain like this at this time still relatively normal? I keep getting worried that the hernia came back!
Faerielix, All the symptoms you are describing sound 100% normal. Numbness usually resolves over the course of weeks/months and the aching usually resolves as well. Best, CAHS
Female inguinal in 2019
Still numbness like you describe . Bad scarring and damaged nerve keep the chronic pain. The dullness is ever present and sharp/pinching is painful. I didn't know I had nerve damage until this year :/
Thanks for the information. It explains why I get pain down and through the groin. When the hernia repair was initially done despite painkillers i could not sit down for more than a few seconds so constipation and the discomfort it causes became an issue. However two weeks on things are getting better and with high fibre diet and increased fluids life is starting to get back to normal.
Thank you for your comments.
Very informative! I had inguinal hernia surgery(Laparoscopic surgery) for both sides two days ago. Everytime I put weight on my right leg it feels like my leg is on fire. When I lay in bed the pain is present but minor if still. It is quite numb as well
Mark J, Having burning pains 2 days after surgery is 100% normal. Over the course of days/weeks those symptoms always resolve. Good luck in your recovery, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Thank you! How much time would you recommend before I started jogging again?
@Mark J . I’m on day 12 and having the same issue. Please post back here if it gets better and I will do the same
@@mrentertainmentjay6321 Hi Jay, that sounds good. I'm on day 11 now. The pain in my leg is a little bit better. I've been driving again, I typically will lift my right leg into my vehicle as lifting it is quite uncomfortable. I've noticed fluctuating pain when I pee that can be mild to severe haha. It seems like the mesh is taking well, I did some very light shadow boxing today. I'm trying to avoid sneezing, its happened twice and not a good time
@@Mark-iz5in thanks for the update. Keep in touch. I guess we’re in the same boat
Wish my surgeon had spent as much time to explain what is transpiring. He just said he's going to cut a nerve to help with minimizing pain and the nerve has a tendency to repair itself in a year to a year and a half... Thank you as the manner in which you presented your procedure helped me understand just what is going to take place and the effects of having the nerve cut. I am not going to stop my surgeon from cutting it and if there is some sort of permanency to the procedure that does not interfere with daily functions or keep me from realizing when I have a problem I am fine with it.
Don Burch, Some surgeons opt to cut some of the small nerves in the groin during open surgery. This isn't something that has been shown to be helpful or hurtful to patients in any way so it comes down to surgeon preference. Best of luck at your upcoming surgery, CAHS
I’m reading these comments in amazement. Surely these days there should be better options of doing the operations so these poor people aren’t suffering after the Ops long term.
Stevie B, You are correct. Each patient should decide on whether their hernia causes enough symptoms to warrant having hernia surgery. Even though the risks are extremely low, the risk/benefit ratio for any procedure, including hernia surgery, should always be considered by a patient before deciding to proceed. Good luck in your process, CAHS
Welcome to allopathic medicine Stevie B. It is just a money making business. I have 3 hernias but did my homework on the computer and have had no surgery yet as I can't find a doctor who won't use the mesh. Thank G-d I didn't. Many people pressured me heavily, acting quite scornful that I doubt the great doctors. It's hard not to let that influence you.
@@annettegenovesi4012 All of your comments show that you have a serious problem with your hernia, but are too scared to have the surgery. You are a chicken
If the ilioinguinal nerve is relatively easy to find is it not being careful during surgery that can cause this type of injury? For example, a surgeon not being well skilled with robotic assisted? And can mesh be incorrectly placed causing injury to this nerve? Can your hospital help with this type of injury?
Nerve injury causes can be difficult to pinpoint. Mesh placement, and being aware of the path of nerves helps reduce risks.
Hello doc. Tnx for the info. I got the answer about my case.. My question is how can i manage pain when it comes.? And what are the do's and don'ts exercise. And it will be healed? For how long? Thank you.
Jeoven, We have detailed recovery information on our website and on other TH-cam videos which we hope will help you. Best, CAHS
Hi, I have recently undergone hernia operation in the abdominal area (on 18.02.2021), and it was quite a complicated laparoscopic surgery as per my surgeons because of how big the hernia was. Post-operation, not only have I been experiencing symptoms of low blood pressure but also a lot of back pain (both upper and lower), esp. on the right side of my back for last week or so. My surgeons asked me to get another ultrasound done in addition to blood test and urine test, so as to ensure there are no kidney stones or malaria or jaundice, but the reports so far have been regular. I have been unable to sleep at all for three days due to extreme back pain. Is this a normal consequence of laparoscopic hernia surgery? What can I do to ensure that the back pain goes away? Any suggestion would be much appreciated!
Seema, Back pain is not a common occurrence after a laparoscopic hernia repair. Taking anti-inflammatories might be of benefit but you would probably be best served to discuss with your surgeon and/or your PCP. All the best, CAHS
Hi, I'm currently 6 weeks post op from open inguinal surgery. Everything was fine until about the end of the 1st week where I started getting intense pain to the point of being unable to stand or sit. I was told that a small seroma has formed. That pain has subsided but not gone. I was curious to know how long does this last or could it be nerve damage/entrapment? I'm also still sensitive to touch at the operation site.
Any info would be appreciated.
Sarah, Small seromas are very common after any surgery, including hernia surgery. They almost always resolve with time as the body reabsorbs the fluid. As the seroma resolves, any associated discomfort should improve as well. Best, CAHS
How are u now
Thank you for this informative video.
If i was living in your area I would certainly visit your clinic to have my inguinal hernia repaired.
We hope that you're doing well since your comments 2 years ago. All the best, CAHS
hello doctor...are tight stool and constipation are normal after 21days of open inguinal hernia surgery ????
Ashu, Most patients have normal bowel function 3 weeks after surgery. Best, CAHS
Make sure you take laxatives to avoid straining at stool so hernia will not recur.
Good evening doctor . I had a right inguinal hernia repaired with robotic laparoscopic 2 days ago . Is common to have right lower back pain ? It hurts more then my incisions .
Gen, We hope that after the past week that your back pains have improved. Good luck in your recovery, CAHS
Hello Doc! Thanks a lot for providing useful information. I am 3 months post inguinal hernia Op of bilateral hernia done via Laparoscopic technology. I have recently noticed some swelling on both the side and right one is more significant. I haven't lifted anything heavy till now. Could it be a recurrence? There is no pain but there is a bulge where hernia was. Thanks
Dave, Some patients can develop a small seroma, or fluid collection, after their surgery. This usually resolves over time, sometimes 3-6 months. Although it could be a recurrence, it would certainly be a very short time to have a recurrence and to have it on both sides would again be very unusual. Your surgeon might be able to help determine the cause, but also waiting for another couple of months might be beneficial. Good luck, CAHS
Thanks alot Sir! I saw my surgeon today and he said there is no recurrence and nothing to be worried about. The swelling will reduce as the time passes. Can I request you to make one informative video to explain what happens to the Mesh after the surgery. Just a timeline over six months or a year after the surgery. Would be beneficial for many of us.
Thanks again for your reply.
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists I had hernia surgery on June 29th and I get occasional swelling which I was told happens during the recovery process and it is fluid building in my body that helps with the healing process. I saw my surgeon on Sept 26th and he said no hernia reoccurrence. This swelling could continue for up to 6 months or more.
@@chintandave9352 I totally agree as this would be helplful.
I had three hernias repaired (laparoscopically), one umbilical and one inguinal on both sides. My left side (the biggest hernia as well with fat dropping down into my testicle) had testicle soreness and was sensitive to touch which is why I sought out surgery in the first place. I am 3 weeks post op and my left testicle is still sensitive and sore to the touch. I also have a benign 8mm cyst on my left testicle but my dr said he does not believe that should be an issue. My Dr said I should be fine, but if it doesn’t get better by two months post op he will send me to a urologist. Do you think this sensitivity and soreness will get better? Thank you Dr.
freakATtheWAL, Testicle soreness and sensitivity is 100% normal and is seen in most men after surgery. This always resolves but sometimes can take weeks to months. Best, CAHS
Thanks for info doctor. I had my right inguinal hernia surgery 2 weeks back. I feel burning sensation their that travels all over my right leg. Is this normal, what should i do?
CA Ankit, Having burning, tingling, and other vague sensations is very common after any surgery including hernia surgery. These types of symptoms almost always resolve with time, usually within a few weeks. Best, CAHS
@Lup Vladimir just had the repair 3 days ago. Severe burning/stabbing sensation below surgical site. How are you feeling now, one month later? I’m hoping this is temporary.
@Lup Vladimir great to hear! Glad you’re doing better! Yes it’s really debilitating, especially in the morning. Nerve pain is the worst. Not a lot of pain or soreness at the site itself, just the nerve burn below. Can’t wait for that to be disappear. Take care!
@Lup Vladimir how are you now? Did the pains disappear
Ok
I wish this had addressed what you might do if you do actually have chronic nerve pain. My doctor said he just didn't have any chronic pain after surgery. I now have chronic pain and he says there's basically nothing you can do. I really wish 'd never had this surgery.
Thank you for your comments. We're sorry to hear about your situation. Larger University type hospitals see patients with chronic pain and can help diagnose and treat the issues. There are treatments which can be very helpful.
CAHS, what is your opinion on having inguinal hernia surgery under local anesthetic, as opposed to spinal anesthetic or general anesthetic?
Steve, Depending on the technique used, local anesthetic (often with some sedation) can be an option for certain patients. Best, CAHS
Can ejeculation cause irritation to the inguinal nerve following lap mesh surgery? I have found this to be the case and hope it settles. I'm only 3 weeks post op and feel I should have waited far longer.
Themassofmen, That isn't something that we hear from our patients. We hope your recovery goes smoothly, CAHS
I have a right flank spigelian hernia. I have surgery in a week. I'm concerned that I will have more problems after surgery than before.
Pandoralove, All the best in your upcoming surgery, CAHS
Is the robotic assisted direct inguinal hernia repair more likely to damage the the ilioguinal nerve compared to open surgery on the outside of the abdominal wall?
Most surgeons have found that the posterior approach to inguinal hernia repair preserves the nerves better than an anterior approach (open).
Thank you for this information!
Glad it was helpful! Best, CAHS
I had 2 hernia mesh repairs in 2000, 2001 with the Marlex mesh from Bard and live with severe chronic intractable pain every day. If there was a way to have the hernia repairer without using a mesh, I’d advise that. Any time you place a foreign object into the body, you risk an autoimmune response and possible nerve pain.
Lynn Ehrlich, We're sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience after your surgery. You're right, after any surgery patients can have chronic pains which isn't specific just to hernia surgery or surgeries with mesh. Regardless, we hope that you find some relief in the near future, CAHS
Wow Lynn thank you for your honesty. I have three hernias and am loathe to subject myself to a possible worse result. I just may wait until a possible emergency, or more hopeful, till I live out my natural lifespan. I am almost 68.
Hello, is it common to get pain in the knee post ingrunal hernia repair? I have been in pain for the last month (post op).. does the surgery affect L3 or L4 nerves ?
Tend10d, We haven't heard of any patients with knee pain after surgery. Hernia repairs do not typically affect any of the lumbar nerves. Best, CAHS
I had bilateral inguinal and umbilical hernia repair with the mesh. It’s been 3 years and I have pain in the lower part of my pubic area and my testicle swelling never came down. Is that normal? Please respond. Thank you in advance. God bless.
It's me, Having testicle swelling 3 years after a surgery is not common. It might be worth having a PCP or surgeon examine you and discuss the situation. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists thank you for the reply 👍
Dr, I know we never met nor know each other but, you have been the most helping person to me after my inguinal hernia repair. My hernia got a little big(4½ yrs with an inguinal hernia) and my surgeon, who himself is a professor of General Surgery, (he also wrote a book named Bedside Clinics in Surgery) was a little concerned but told me it'll all be okay as good as new in weeks. It's been 3 weeks since my Open Surgery and though I have a little pain in the area but I hope I'll be fine, Thank you❤🌹😊
Tin Tin, Thank you for your thoughtful comments. We're glad we could help you through the process. All the best in your recovery, CAHS
I had a surgery last November 19 2018 on my right groin and I still have a swollen and it's pretty big and my doctor believe it's a Hematoma, what should i do? Do I need to take time for my recovery or I need to drain it? But the consequence is it will be infect, i hope you can give me a best advice doc and big thanks in advance 🙏
Jack Daniels, We would always defer to your surgeon since he/she knows what would be best for you. In our practice, we try to avoid operating on hematomas if at all possible since you are correct in the fact that surgery can have complications. Most hematomas will greatly reduce in size over time and some will even resolve completely. If after 6 months or more there is still a large symptomatic hematoma, we occasionally offer surgery. Good luck, CAHS
California Hernia Specialists: Specialty Care for Hernia Repair thanks a lot doctor god bless
Thanks for posting this video. I have a mild inguinal hernia. My surgery is scheduled in a few weeks, but I'm a bit scared. (I'm an American living in China - health care is cheap here, but you get what you pay for.) I should just pay extra and fly to your clinic to get the work done.
We hope that you're doing well since your comments 2 years ago. All the best, CAHS
In the United States insurance rapes you and then doctors like this take advantage of you and you pay out of the ass,.and you are still left in pain..don't believe me just read the comments on this video alone of people who went to American doctors.
Hello doc!
I had right inguinal hernia TEP surgery 10 days ago. 6 days after the surgery I got lower back pain on the right side. Can you please explain can that be connected with some post-operative complication?
Many patients get stiff and sore from not being as active during the recovery process as they are used to being. After returning to exercise and activities most patients find their stiffness and back pains improve dramatically.
Hi. I had an inguinal mesh hernia repair three weeks ago. But the skin that is over the mesh is prickly and sore to touch. Is this normal and will it go away in time. I know its early days but it is quite painful. I also get stabbing pains next to my hip when i lean forward. I look forward to your reply
Thank you. Tony
Having parasthesias after a hernia surgery or after any surgery is very common. These nerve like pains and discomforts will improve in weeks/months.
Thank you for the reply and reassurance. Hopefully as the weeks go by this pain will.get better. I was concerned that the mesh had damaged nerves. Thank you.
Addendum to previous comment: the pain in the upper thigh is intensifying, I was doing really well. Could this be a trauma to the genital branch of the genito-femoral nerve, and if so what is the solution, the pain still bearable, but what if doesn't go away or gets worse? I will be checking this to read your reply. Thank you for your information.
ive just had same issue post op bilateral hernia repair fking hell mate..its awful..got the injections which seem to have made crap worse..lucky me. I am super angry and may sue for malpractice.
We hope that you're doing well since your comments last year. All the best, CAHS
@@psalmsurfer1 how's are you now
Just over 1 month and no issues since the operation. All going well.
Thank you for sharing your comments.
Hello Doctor Harris,
I’ve been experiencing excruciating nerve pain five years post- inguinal hernia surgery. Not only is it causing abdominal pain, but it’s affecting my appetite, which I assume is due to sensitive nerves around the gastrointestinal system. What should I do to treat this?
Some days I can barely function because the pain is ongoing.
Shoal, Nerve pains after hernia surgery can happen, albeit infrequently. Having a pain specialist perform a nerve injection can often help relieve the symptoms and help guide further treatments. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists It has been 8 months since my hernia repair. They did a CT scan 4 months ago and saw no issues. My Surgeon said any pain I'm experiencing is nerve related and i should not be worried and he gave me nerve pills.
Our son had hernia surgery in 1998, and has been in constant pain since. He was opened up twice in 2009 to see what is causing the pain, and the surgeon found excess scar tissue after the first reopening, and then even more scar tissue after the second. One pain specialist tried to inject into the area, but the scar tissue was so thick he couldn't get the needle in to inject. Is there any hope for removal of severe scar tissue?
Dennis Martin, we are sorry to hear that you son has been suffering from pain since the 90's. As you have seen, chronic pain after surgery is difficult to treat whether it's back surgery, joint surgery, or hernia surgery. Every operation can create more scar tissue which can make problems worse. I would have hoped that pain and steroid injections by a pain specialist would have been helpful, but it sounds like those were not possible. Unfortunately, I'm sorry to say that there probably isn't an easy fix at this point. We wish him the best, CAHS
I heard a long fasting could absorb scars on the skin, don’t know if also apply to scar tissues under the body. Also might want to give acupuncture a try.
How is your son doing?
In 1998 the technology wasn't very good
Hi sir I done my ingunal hernia surgery 10days back can I travel tomorrow is it safe for travelling 9hrs journey?
Venu, Travel after a hernia surgery is safe. There are no restrictions. Best, CAHS
Thank you for this. male - 62 yrs / I am 10 days out from robotic lap repair of a small right inguinal hernia. A lymphnode was also removed. All was fine for about 4 days until, with various movement, I started feeling acute ripping, tearing, stabbing pain that then turned into burning pain. Very intense. There is/was swelling and its difficult to wear compression shorts. The follow up visit after 7 days concluded with me being told I have a seroma. 3 days later, while visiting my PCP, I cleared my throat and shot out of the chair in pain. He said something was not right. That night, the surgeon ordered an emergency ct. All that it showed was a post operative seroma 35 x 24mm in the region of the repair along with 37 x 29mm fluid extending into the right inguinal canal. Would a ct w contrast show nerve damage? I am a veteran of surgeries including partial neph, shoulder replacement and ACL reconstruct. Never ever felt like this. Is there a way to distinguish between seroma discomfort and onset of debilitating nerve pain? Ultra sound perhaps? With appreciation-thank you.
Robert, We tell our patients that they can feel some tugging, burning and other small discomforts for months and up to a year after their surgery. These improve significantly over the first weeks then months but can last a bit longer. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Please answer his question directly regarding what type of test would show nerve damage. Thank you.
Thank you for this information Dr
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video.. I had laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair Surgery 1 week back. After a day, I felt numbness in my right leg thigh & constantly burns, shocks when I stand, walk & sometimes sleeping. My Doctor says numbness go away (take 200mg ibuprofen 3 with each meal) and about shocks & burns he mentioned that the nerve is activating. Is it true?
Is this pain & numbness will go away? or I will stuck with this pain? Can you please reply
Abhishek Prabhushettar, Pains and numbness within the first few weeks after surgery are common and usually resolve on their own. At this point we would advise our patients that it is normal. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Thank you for you Quick Reply.
Abhishek Prabhushettar how are you feeling now? Did those shocks and numbness go away?
@@Abhishlok did the pains go away
@Raja v yep, it took around 6 months
I'm 7 months post laparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair. The week after surgery my right side repair had dull aching pain, the left side had intense sharp stabbing pain. Now 7 months later I have the same type of pain on both sides but reduced about 75% in both frequency and severity. It gets triggered by light activity activity such as playing catch. I'm worried the left side has nerve damage because the pain is sharp, stabbing, and gets easily triggered 7 months post op. Do you think this is nerve damage and should I get tested for nerve damage?
Lyoelin, It would difficult for us to provide much advice about your situation and would suggest that you see your surgeon to discuss, CAHS
Hello sir
I had my open hernia surgery exactly 1 year ago
but still i feel numbness in that area
is it normal??
what to do??
plzz reply
Amit, sometimes patient have persistent numbness in the area of a surgery. There is often nothing that can be done since it is usually very limited in nature. Best, CAHS
I am 2 weeks out of open inguinal hernia repair. I get short bouts of extreme excruciating pain usually sitting and out of nowhere it happens. Also happens when putting any kind of bending pressure on my left side with my leg involved. It usually lasts for a minute. At what point do I recognize this as chronic? Is it too early to make that call?
Having sharp pains 2 weeks after any surgery, including a hernia repair, is not uncommon. As the inflammation and swelling from the surgery resolves, most patients have an ongoing resolution of their symptoms.
Dr Harris i underwent open inguinal hernia surgery plus left orchidopoxy at the same time but at the 2 week i m feeling swelling under my wound. Is it usual or should i visit my doctor again. What cautions and measures i should take. ??
zemalify, We almost always see swelling under the incisions in our patients after surgery and it is nothing to be alarmed about. We tell our patients that it can take weeks, and sometimes months, for the incision to flatten out and to not be raised. I'm pretty certain that you are doing ok and that at your normal follow up visit, your surgeon will tell you the same thing. Good luck in your recovery, CAHS
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Sir i m very thankful for your words n support. My concerns r subsided otherwise i thought the mash has broken and the hernia has once again raised.
Hope we have doctors like you in our country who r polite n caring.
God bless you
This is horrendous reading these comments I have my Op in a week and I’m phoning tomorrow to cancel no chance I’m having it done. My hernia doesn’t bother me too much.
Don't have the surgery. I have suffered every day and night since my ventral hernia surgery a year ago.. I wish this had never happened to me.
Good for you. And do look on utube for exercises to kick that hernia back in place when it acts up, and also buy a truss or a weight belt to keep it in place.
Look into mesh-free surgeons. I did that for my last inguinal hernia. I wish i did that for the first inguinal hernia.
Ste, We hope that you're still feeling ok and don't need surgery. Best, CAHS
Thank you for your informative videos.
Im at the moment on my 3rd week post from open inguinal hernia surgery by using mesh.
Recovery has been good and on 2nd week my moving became less limited by pain. However now when walking up stairs slightly careless (forgetting momentarily facts of recovery), I felt sudden sharp pain on the hip area next to the scar from surgery. Pain was straight from outer side of scar to sonewhere perhaps around anterior superior iliac spine or inguinal ligament attachment area if Im correct with anatomy here.
Is this normal during my stage of recovery? Pain is not constant, but more like tied to movement.
Other question is about physical appearance of operated area.
My operated left side look definitely diffirent than not operated healthy right side.
Underneath the scar there is this slight empty or shrunken area. Will this settle during time and is it typical/normal after repair?
This is abit long message.
Hope it makes sense.
Thank you.
Best regards
Teemu, having sharp pains during the first 2-3 weeks after hernia surgery is extremely common and nothing to be alarmed about. I'm sure by the time you have your follow up appointment your pains will be almost resolved. Good luck, CAHS
California Hernia Specialists: Specialty Care for Hernia Repair Thank you for your reply.
All the best for your good work.
How have u been since mate? I have similar issues and I’m just 4 weeks after the same op. I get sharp pains lately that I hadn’t got the first 3 weeks. Got a shot of pain last night while out in the cold, nerve issues I presume
Also, I have a hard lump of tissue (scar I presume) under the incision line and it’s probably normal but annoying. Did u have same and if so, for how long?
Did it ever go away?
Hello , doctor
I was saffering inguinal herina omentum staining and scotrum will be enlarged swollen can I do operation??
Vignesh, Doing surgery on large inguinal hernias is very possible and most patients have excellent outcomes. Good luck, CAHS
Hi Dr i had a large umbilical hernia repair in 2016 i previously had a repair in the same area 2008 but was much smaller then . From the second hernia repair in 2016, i suffered from seroma's, open wound infections for several months from march until October 2016 but my main problem is chronic pain, sharp nipping pain on certain movements, dull ache and warmth in area , i have been left with a completely numb area of at least 30 cms by 35 cms on my stomach, nerves are damaged above and below where my belly button would have been and out to both sides of belly button area , i can no longer laugh wholeheartedly as my stomach cant cope with pressure, my question is should mesh the size of 25 by 20 cms cause all of this , ive been told the surgeons will not go back in there to remove the mesh as it would be a very complicated surgery, ive literally been fobbed off and referred to a pain clinic.
Mesh removal surgery is very complicated and removed mainly for patients who develop an infection. Thank you for your comments and sharing your situation.
Dr thank you for responding, can i ask is it normal to have such a mass of permanent nerve damage after a large umbilica hernia repair , my mesh is 25cm by 20cm ? Thanks
Hello Dr. Harris,
I'm recovering from my Inguinal hernia repair (left side), by robotic surgery 3 weeks ago, almost total rest, just the regular stuff like walking to the car, office, market and not lifting any heavier weight that probably 7-9lb; before the surgery I was plenty active, going to the gym 5 to 6 days a week.
My problem started since the day of the surgery, my left leg had been in pain since i walked out of the hospital, and it has not improved at all, feels like if the glute and lateral muscles were not working and only my front muscle (Rectus femoris, looking into google), is lifting the complete leg when walking, and that creates an almost permanent cramp on this muscle and also in the groin and glute.
In your video you said mostly of the nerves are not motor nerves, what do you think may be causing it? and what can be done to improve or decrease the pain? At least to walk normally, I feel I can not stand completely straight because it causes pain in the groin and the leg.
Manlio, I have not heard of patients getting cramps in their muscles after surgery for 3 weeks. I would suggest seeing your surgeon so he or she can examine you and determine the best treatment.
hello sir,
I'm Albert from India.
I born in 1-may-2000.
I got hernia and hydrosol surgery(right side) in 2013.i didn't were inners from my childhood.
Even after surgery I didn't Wear inners.and I was enjoyed the same life before surgery after having surgery.From 1 year iam getting pain when I standing talking loudly.and even some times iam getting.from 1 year I started wearing inners .but iam getting pain.
so , please give me good advice.
And Save my life.
thank you.
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We hope that you're doing well since your comments 2 years ago. All the best, CAHS
Question for Dr. Harris here, in late September,2021 I had first time ever laparoscopic surgery done on my right inguinal hernia and since then I've been suffering with sciatica nerve pain starting from my lower back going down to mostly different spots of my right leg, could the surgery I recently had cause this type of pain please let me know thank you.---John J. Reilly, II from Lindenwold, NJ
Reilly's, Developing sciatica would be completely independent of an inguinal hernia repair since that nerve runs in a completely different area than where the surgery was performed. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists okay thanks for the info much appreciated
Hello, I am current 5 weeks post Laproscopic bilateral inguinal hernia surgery with mesh(Male). I still have irritating pain at operated site on right side and entire right leg. I can't even walk properly. Doctor said it is nerve pain and mostly damaged due to Laproscopic surgery. I am worried in how much time it will go away?!
Anuj, We're sorry to hear about your situation. We find that it can take weeks or months for inflammation from surgery to completely resolve. Hopefully once that happens, your pain will improve. Good luck, CAHS
I had laparoscopic hernia surgery in August last year. When the surgeon went in he saw something he did not recognize. Turned out it was my spleen which he described as massive. After some recovery and testing they discovered I had non Hodgkins lymphoma for which I have been through a round of chemo. If not for that hernia I would have ever known about the cancer.
Thanks for you comments and sharing your situation.
Doctor, i went through bilateral inguinal hernia, 10 days ago. Now i am getting better in my surgical opening areas, but my right thigh getting numbness and electric pain. Doctor given some tablets but pain is still same , not able to walk , please advise, is that any nerve damage , what will be the way out
Having inflammation of the nerves in the groin after after surgery is not unexpected. It can take weeks to months for some nerve pains to improve.
Hi, my husband had inguinal hernia surgery/was given a mesh. He is in more pain now in the groin area for months post surgery. He was told by urologist that he most likely has nerve damage to the spermatic cord. We live in central nj and willing to travel to nyc. What type of doctor should he see to be properly diagnosed with possible treatment. Can you Reccomend a top doctor?
Thank you!
Patients who develop chronic pain after a hernia repair, or any other surgery, often can see a pain specialist who can inject the nerves to help provide relief. Sometimes seeing a specialist at a large University type hospital who focuses on chronic pain after hernia repairs can be another step.
Would you suggest a surgeon to make sure its not the mesh? Thank you for your response
Hello sir, it's 3 month I had my right inguinal hernia surgery. I feel pain in my testicles and near that area which is terrible .. After taking rest this pain goes away.. Is this normal or I have to go for doctor?? Taking some pain killers recommended by doctor ketotram, ibuprofen
Sachin, Thank you for sharing. Testicle pain after hernia surgery is 100% common but usually resolves after about 1-3 months. Since your pain is continuing, we would recommend seeing your surgeon to discuss your situation. Anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen would certainly be a good step in helping with the situation, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists hope you are fine. 🙏thanks for your kind reply! My treatment is still going! Doctor has changed my medicine recommended me diclofenac gel, xoxe axetil, acelefenac paracetamol and one for testicles pain he assured for that i will recover from this and said medical line also have some exceptions.. There is no swelling or outside symptoms with my hernia surgery!
@@sachinbhardwaj3838 what did your surgeon said?
what is the reason of your testicle pain?
did you had any scan of your testicles
Sir I did open Inguinal Hernia repair without mesh a month back..There was pain in stitches area looks it is very very tight ..After few days of Operation I developed Right side Testicular pain which I still continuing...Also have some issue in Gas passing but Stool passing seems normal....I am worried that Nerves are pressed along with stitches that Is causing stress and pain in Scrotum.... Please help Ir
Vishwa, Having testicle pain after a hernia repair is 100% normal. Sometimes the pains and soreness can last months before it resolves but it always does. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists thank You Sir for your reply.. I hope it Will be OK with time...Sir gas issue will also be Better with time?
Sir bilateral inguinal hernia which surgery really best open or laparoscopic.? Which bilateral surgery recurrent Very low..?
We discuss in other videos the pros and cons of open and laparoscopic surgeries.
HI SIR MY NAME IS SABIR
I'm suffering both side inguinal hernia ... ...already one side operation over 3 months back but daily so pain ..I think stitches pain why pain sir
Syed, We're sorry to hear that you are still in pain. It would be difficult to diagnose the cause of your pain based on your comments but we wish you the best in your ongoing recovery, CAHS
Hi Doctor. I had inguinal hernia repair done on my left side 2 and a half years ago. Been having pain at the surgery site on and off ever since. The last 6 months its been worse. The surgeon is telling me a i have a inguinal hernia on my right side now. But all the pain is on the left. Im scheduled for surgery on the right side next Monday. Why am I hurting so much on my left side if the active hernia is on the right?
It would be unusual to have pains referred to the opposite side from a new hernia. Having chronic pains after a hernia repair is uncommon but not unheard of. This can be from nerve injury or irritation and can often be treated by a pain specialist with injections. It typically would not be treated by repairing a hernia on the other side.
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists thank you. The surgeon is sending me to have a CT scan done to see maybe what's causing the pain before he does surgery on my right side.
I had an open surgery ( laparotomy) to remove my appendix and 3 months later , im feeling pain in the area of the surgery , it's like when your tooth hurts , or when you have a bruise and somebody pressses on it. Can this be a neuropathic pain , the nerves are just getting there senses back ? Please help doctor , i tried ibuprofen but it didn't work
Abouhassan, It would be difficult to provide much direction without examining the area. There are not many nerves in the area of a laparotomy so neuropathic pain would be less common. There could be some ongoing scar tissue which is settling out. Hopefully you return to feeling normal soon. CAHS
I love the thing that you spend your time with peoples who really are in suffer from
hernias.
can you please give me any advice?.
I had left inguinal hernia surgery with mesh 1 month ago and my left testicle is hurting when i touch it and its more larger and upper than the right one.
I feel left lower back pain but not sure if it has to do with hernia or siatica.
any of your advice is a loved one
sincerly from Albania
Ardi, Although we can't provide you with direct advice, we wish you best in your care, CAHS
I had a right inguinal hernia repair july of 2020. As of today I still will get a dull ache in my right testicle.. I noticed it more lately after some heavy weightlifting. I've dialed back the heavier weights and have gone lighter. I'm hoping this ache will go away. I'm already feeling similar things on the left side (stomach area). I went to a hernia specialist, he did say there was a 1/7 chance of the other side.
I'm more concerned about the right testicle ache.
Christopher, Thank you for sharing. Your surgeon is correct in that about 20-25% of patients will develop a hernia on the opposite side at some point in their life. It's not clear what is causing your ache in the testicle, but there are small nerves that travel with the arteries and veins to the testicle. Some pain specialists might be able to do a selective injection in that area to see if that helps reduce the aching. Good luck, CAHS
How are you now i feel pain in right testicle
Question to Dr. Harris: after my Bilateral Laparoscopic hernia repair using light weight Atrium mesh the recovery was fast, one week after surgery I was at the Gym exercising half "steam", two weeks after surgery I was exercising full steam and no pain. However, 5 weeks after my surgery (three days ago) I started having pain on my right upper thigh just small part of my upper thigh, it is tolerable burning pain wich disappears shortly after I start walking. Could this be connected to trauma of to genital branch of the genito-femoral nerve, and if so would this disappear with time? Knowing that in my Gym in CA there are a lot of men exercising and knowing that 23% of men will get inguinal hernias (higher percentage for men that exercise), the issue is very important. I sure would appreciate your answer. I will check the Q & A of this video in a few days. Thank you.
John, at this point, it is more likely that with your increased activity, you've caused a little bit of inflammation in the groin which is causing the burning sensation that you are feeling. We encourage our patients to try a 2-3 week course of anti-inflammatories if they are having any discomfort. At 5 weeks, there is still some swelling that will improve over the coming months. Best, CAHS
I wasn't expecting your reply this promptly, this speaks volumes about your sincere desire to help people. I will report progress, I will keep you in mind. You must be a terrific surgeon. Thank you.
Hello, If in fact i do have nerve pain due to inguinal procedure what can i do to help with the pain?
Often pain specialists can perform nerve injections into the area of the nerve in question. This can help diagnose and sometimes treat the issue.
I was saffering 3 months
Inguinal herina , testicular mictrolitisis which one can I do operation
My scotrum testicular little mild pain plz sir tell me
Vignesh, We would have to defer to a Urologist since we do not see patients with testicular issues. Thank you for your inquiry, CAHS
Dear Doctor, I underwent a bilateral Inguinal hernia Laparoscopic repair on Sep 18th...I had got a right inguinal open surgery done 8 years ago which eventually failed.... I am into tennis and very eager to get back to my game. I am wearing hernia briefs now and also plan to wear the same along with my sports boxers when I start playing... I get mild pain once in a while on my right leg and at times mild swelling in the groin region after extensive walks. Upon doing a ice pack massage the pain and swelling goes off. My surgeon insisted me to start off jogging and there on start off with my game. I am bit sceptical and waiting for few more days to start off. Please advice in case it is right time for me to to start off with my game or shall I wait for few more days/months.
Subramanya, We allow our patients to return to their normal activities at 3 weeks after surgery. Best, CAHS
Thanks a lot Sir...
I had an inguinal hernia repair last year, I'm feeling pain in the groin and testicle is this nerve pain, tearing of the scar tissue from exercising or could be a reoccurring?
It would be too difficult to offer suggestions on what you are feeling. The best option would be to see your surgeon or your PCP to be evaluated.
Had inguinal hernia repair on both sides 3 weeks ago. I’m gonna be honest, I have pain in my testicles like someone punching me down when I walk around. Will it go away and when?
Zeke, Having testicle pain after a hernia repair is 100% normal. Sometimes the pains and soreness can last months before it resolves but it always does. Best, CAHS
@zeke how are you now ? I’m 11 days in and evening else is getting better but I feel a nerve or something burning and my testicles feel sore
@@mrentertainmentjay6321 do the pains disappear
@@rajav4144 I’m 6 months post surgery. I have no more pain in my testicles. I do have some uncomfortable feelings with the mesh. Sometimes I feel like it’s trying to pop out again. It really sucks however I don’t have pain. I wish I went to a different surgeon.
Hi, my mom is diagnosed with 5.4cm umbilical hernia and doctors suggested for surgery. they also mentioned that it can be a risky surgery. She has get her all the tests done for heart, blood pressure, diabetes and they are normal. what can be the risk and is it life threatening? Please advise
Rohit, Having basic tests performed is common before any surgery. Good luck in her upcoming surgery, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Thank you ! She has two hernia, 3.9 and 5.4cm. is it something critical?
HI Doctor. I had inguinal Hernia surgery 9 months ago and I was told that I can feel some tugging, burning and other small discomforts for months and up to a year after surgery. Is this true ? As this is what I am experiencing .
We tell our patients to expect occasional pulls and tugs for a year as the scar tissue and healing loosens up after the surgery.
Hello Doctor Harris,
I'm 20 years old. I suffer from chronic testicle pain for almost 3 years now. I got both hernias fixed 1.5 years ago, and hip-impingement 1 year ago. I'm desperate, because it effects my life very much. I can't move my legs properly because of the hypersensitivity on my testicle skin (right side) and upper inner adductor. Could it be a trapped nerve? I really hope for an answer. Thank you
Thanks for your comments. It would be difficult for us to establish the cause of your pains but we hope that you're able to find relief soon. Sometimes pain specialists can do nerve injections which can help with nerve pains if that ultimately is the cause of your issue. Keep us posted, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Thanks for your answer. I already did nerve injections three times. Can musclehardening of pelvic muscles be the cause of testicle pain?
Hy doc I had inaugural hernia surgery one month ago,after a weak my stitches got infection, wound is 90% ok after antibiotic and dressing but I can feel mesh when I touch the area where it is planted,there is no pain nothing else.is it ok?
Usman, It would be very unusual for you to be able to feel the mesh since it is located under several layers of muscle and tissue. Much more likely you are feeling swelling and scar tissue which over time will resolve. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists thank u very very much for replying and for good news.
My story: I got hernia surgery this month of may 2024. But after a month My whole testicle and scrotum got swelling and runs over 4months, I feel pain in my knees and back everyday and I had 4 times doctor check up but everytime I got doctor's consultation they just gave me an antibacterial medicine with pain reliver, I did taking that medicines every 2weeks for 3 consecutive months but still no progress😢 and then until I found a doctor urologist and he said that during my hernia surgery my nerve got stuck by the surgeon who took my operation.. I feel everyday like I have pain every hour and still finding an answer this kind of problem
Thank you for your comments. We hope you feel better soon.
Doctor, mesh site feels tender and there is in and out some burning/pulling pain at surgery site where mesh is placed. is this normal? Till how long it lasts? Its been 1 and half month since surgery.
Anuj, We tell our patients that they can feel some tugging, burning and other small discomforts for months and up to a year after their surgery. Best, CAHS
Hi there.
I had a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair done 9 days ago. My recovery was great and I was feeling really good but all of a sudden 2 days ago I’ve started getting random sharp burning pains in my groin, these pains are disabling. I have been back to the hospital and a surgeon told me to just take it easy for another week and that it could be just a bit of post op swelling. I’m worried something has gone wrong, can you give me your thoughts please. I went from feeling really good to feeling agony all of a sudden hence why I’m concerned but I feel the surgeon didn’t give me enough attention 😐😐
I would really appreciate your response,
Thanks
Sam, Your surgeon is correct in that there is frequently swelling and some post surgery burning. As the tissues heal, these symptoms dissipate and eventually resolve. We discuss with patients that even up to months after the surgery there may be times when they feel a pull or a pinch. Best, CAHS
Thankyou for your reply appreciate that. Iam feeling a lot better now with only mild shooting pains. How long before I could start lifting weights in the gym would you say?
Thanks again
@@samblack5969 are you better now mate? Do you still have pains
@@rajav4144 yes Iam back to 100% now
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists what causes the sharp shooting pains? My 7 year old daughter has the same issue after her laproscopic bilateral inguinal surgery. Her surgeon said it wasn't related to the surgery however it clearly seemed to be.
Hello Dr, I had inguinal open surgery repair on the left 2 days ago & im getting really severe shooting pains on my inner left thigh when I get up from a seated position & sometimes when I stand for a period of time, is that normal? Will it get better? Thanks
Sharp shooting pains for days after any surgery, including hernia surgery, it 100% expected and normal and usually resolves within days. We hope you're feeling more back to normal at this point.
I just had my surgery on the 26 july 2023 i feel less pain around the cut on my skin however, i feel a burning sensation when i walk fast. Will that be considered as chronic pain?
Chronic pain are pains which start and/or last for 6 months or more.
I had hernia repair umbilical and right side groin and had this done Oct 27 2023 and to this day I get the worst burning sensation I feel like I’m burning up in side my thighs arms legs shoulders abdomen it’s crazy comes and goes all day I gotta appointment with the doctor on the 12th I need answers because it’s driving me crazy
Thank you for sharing your comments. During any surgery the nerves around the area can get inflamed and irritated. This can months to return to completely normal. We hope you're back to feeling better soon.
Hi - I had bilateral inguinal n hernia surgery 12 months ago. I am experiencing continued burning sensations when exercising. - only on one side. Was referred to pain management who gave me two cortisone shots on the scar area. Now, had an ultrasound guided nerve block which seemed to work for a week or two, but back to burning pain when exercising. Docs think it’s ilionguinal neuralgia. What am I to do? Nerve block again?
Some pain specialists can provide nerve ablation to help deaden the nerve. Alternatively, surgeons can perform a neurectomy to remove the affected nerve.
Thank you. My surgeon yesterday indicated it may be the nerve is imbedded in scar tissue, and suggests an additional nerve block and to try physical therapy (PT). Is PT something you’ve seen help patients with ilioinguinal nerve pain?
I had an umbilical hernia repaired 21 months ago. After about 9 months I was able to get back to normal but now recently I've been getting flare ups and and it bothers me to move around. The flare ups come out of nowhere. Any ideas?
Thank you for your comments. It would be hard to know what is causing these 'flair ups'. Maybe seeing your surgeon again would be the first best step.
Yesterday my doctor told me that he had to cut inguinal nerve during henia surgery. Is it normal? Is it difficult to avoid inguinal nerve damage? Am having sharp piercing pain periodically when I bent down
Cutting the nerve during an open hernia repair is not uncommon and does not cause any significant deficits after once everything has healed. Best, CAHS
I had inguinal repair surgery 5 years. After lifting a heavy object recently i suddenly started to get a sharp pain in my lower groin radiating up towards my hip joint. Is this chronic nerve pain or another hernia ( I have no visible lump) ?
I would love an answer to this question. I had surgery 7 months ago. I was pain free and feeling great. I lifted some heavy wieght about 7 weeks ago and I have not been the same since. I have had pain at the hernia site that radiates into my testies. I have rested, iced, taken ibprofin and still feel some sensations in the area. No visable lump either.
@@jacobsweeney8892 Hi Jacob. If you are getting pain at the surgery sit and it's going to your testicles i'd defo your doctor. My pain started in my groin to hip, but is also radiating down the inside of my leg now. Very sharp pain. I am going for an ultrasound scan next month (NHS). My hernia site is sore but like i say, it's 5 yrs old now. Good luck !
David, We commonly see patients who had a hernia repaired sometime in the remote past who develop acute pain after an activity. About 90% of these patients simply pulled a muscle and did not re-injure their hernia. A doctor could examine you to be sure, but most patients find that with rest and anti-inflammatories their pain resolves in days to weeks. Good luck, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists Hi doctor. Thank you so much for messaging back. I've had this pain for 5 months now after resting & taking NSAIDs. Pain now includes original hernia site, plus pain in groin running halfway down the inside of my leg. Am due an ultrasound next month. 😣
@@David-lj6dq any relief or answers yet,does pain go away on resting or lying down,is it mostly constant
Female here. I had a right inguinal hernia and went for laparoscopic mesh repair.
Whilst in there the suegeon discovered i had another hernia on my left side as well and both were repaired with mesh It has only been a few days but the right side feels pain and tugging. I will see my doc in a week but i don't know if i should schedule something sooner. Is this normal to feel so much tugging and discomfort 5 days after the surgery?
I wasn't told anything and i worry.
Thank you.
Kahlan, Pulling, tugging, soreness, and some pains are all normal after any surgery, including hernia surgery. This wouldn't seem like something that would be outside of the expected post operative course. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists that's good to hear, thank you for the information!
any experience of severe nerve pain from keyhole surgery on para umbilical hernia repair?
Tomos Saggers, I am not sure exactly what technique or procedure you had performed so we wouldn't be able to comment on what the expectations should be after surgery. In our experience, there are no named nerves around the umbilicus and thus there is a very low risk of chronic pain in surgery at the midline. Best, CAHS
Hi doctor. 3 months back i have undergone groin hernia surgery . Wound pains little while i take bath. Feel like stabbing sensation sometimes. Sometimes pain in the testis. Will it be fine after few months or need to consult my surgeon?
Srinivas, We advise our patients that they can feel burning, tugging, pinching pains for up to a year after their surgery. They should get less frequent as time passes during that first year. Best, CAHS
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists ok thank you. Now i am experiencing continues ache kind of pain above and around the incision (right inguinal hernia). it is also common?
@@srinivaspunith5996can I know how ru right now. Ur reply would be very helpful to me
I’m feeling something rub against the bottom of my right rib every time I take a deep breath and you can actually hear something. Do you have any idea what this is?
I just had the surgery done day before yesterday and when I roll over everything in my guts is slashing around
It would be difficult to comment on your situation. Good luck in your recovery.
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists would you say that this is normal? Or part of recovery? I realize that you can’t say for sure, but any guess as to if this is normal? I contacted surgeon, & he actually said, “maybe it was there before and you never noticed it “. I’m kinda scared
Sir, I had my left inguinal mesh repair surgery last April 2020. It's been about 3 months but I still feel chronic pain in my surgery, especially when lying down. I have also observed a bulge in the mesh specifically when walking. Would it resolved in time? Thank you for your response.
Aldrain, It can take months for swelling and scar tissue to completely resolve after any surgery, including hernia surgery. Sometimes massaging the area and heat packs can help. It would be very unusual to be able to feel the mesh since most meshes are placed UNDER the muscles in the area of the hernia. What you are feeling is much more likely to be normal swelling and scar tissue. All the best, CAHS
Thank you sir. How long approximately the time for full recovery?
@@CaliforniaHerniaSpecialists awesome info ! I had surgery about 4 weeks ago and I have had lots of the same issues! But I feel better now that I have seen this ! I’m just going to take it easy and let things settle! Sure appreciate it to you sir and to you Doc god bless all
How are u now
Hello doc. I had an umbilical open herenia surgery 4 and a half months back. But I still get pain and my stomach gets swollen up when I do any work or when I eat something. Also I had my gall bladder removed along with it. Which one is causing pain. Kindly advice doctor.
We're sorry to hear about your ongoing issues. It would be too difficult to provide any advice on your situation based on your information or via this channel. We would suggest seeing your surgeon to discuss your concerns. Best, CAHS
Sadly, 12 months after my second double hernia surgery, I have chronic pain. Do you have any recommendations for treatment - ultrasound, CT scan and MRI show nothing. The pain is very real. Thanks!
FariStudiosArt, I'm sorry to hear that you are in pain after 12 months. Often imaging studies do not show any abnormalities although you are clearly in pain. Some patients can benefit from seeing a pain specialist who can perform nerve injections in the area. Often this can help reduce inflammation and reduce pain. Best, CAHS
What timing. I saw a pain specialist today. He prescribed a neuropathic drug. I'm reluctant to take. May try your suggestion first. Honestly, wish I had your group perform it. Alright, be well.
@@rasjahsunyogi : I hope you don't mind me asking how you are doing today as of 07-24-19. I had mesh partially removed seven months after placement--as it produced inflammation and mesh curled around the spermatocord and pressed upon nerves--as this was recorded from my mesh-removal-surgeon. I was feeling better a year after that until pain came back--determined it was inflammation from scar tissue in the area and irritation caused by the mesh remaining (not removed due to the fact that the lower leaf mesh was already adhered to my lower ab wall muscle). Current pain doc used nerve blocks to diagnostically find the irritated nerve and do RFA (radio frequency ablation). Doesn't take all the pain away, but does give me ability to work. Also take Gabapentin for remaining pain.
Douglas Smith Man! So sorry to hear it. I’m sending you good vibes so your body can heal fully. As for me, my pain has pretty much subsided. Every now and then if I get constipated I’ll have a little flare up. Like you said, it’s inflammatory so I changed my diet, removed all the foods that create inflammation (diary being number one). And I started doing healing work with my lymphatic system because inflammation was stuck in my body and couldn’t get out. Works wonders. Acupuncture is also very helpful. I didn’t have a surgery to remove the mesh. Instead, I’ve learned how to help my body heal naturally. It works!!!!!!!
@@rasjahsunyogi ...Sir please explain how you healed yourself naturally? How you took help from lymphatic system.. please explain