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Have An Untreated Hernia. Experiencing Pain In The Groin Area. Could All This Be From A Hernia?
Question: Hi I know that I have an untreated hernia lower right side..I recently have experienced pain in the groin area..it hurts while walking, and has a burning sensation while sitting. Sometimes the pain goes all the way to my knee. Could all this be from a hernia. I am a 59 year old male with 7 abdominal surgeries in the last 6 years. I am rather healthy and active.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in your groin with a burning sensation upto your knee is likely to be related to a pinched nerve at the level of spinal cord. These symptoms are not likely to be related to hernia. Such symptoms are usually associated with a lower back pain. An MRI of the spine will help in exact diagnosis.
Till then you can avoid lifting any weights, take a high dose methylcobalamin supplements and do some back strengthening exercises under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in your groin with a burning sensation upto your knee is likely to be related to a pinched nerve at the level of spinal cord. These symptoms are not likely to be related to hernia. Such symptoms are usually associated with a lower back pain. An MRI of the spine will help in exact diagnosis.
Till then you can avoid lifting any weights, take a high dose methylcobalamin supplements and do some back strengthening exercises under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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