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How Can Severe Pain Be Treated After Undergoing Hernia Repair?
Question: Had hernia repair with mesh, incisional hernia and have discomfort: will this go away?
Medical History:
Partial hysterectomy, bladder repair for neurogenic bladder
Current Medications:
Cymbalta, Xarelto, Metoprolol, Trazadone for sleep
Medications Tried: codeine with Acetaminophen
Medical History:
Partial hysterectomy, bladder repair for neurogenic bladder
Current Medications:
Cymbalta, Xarelto, Metoprolol, Trazadone for sleep
Medications Tried: codeine with Acetaminophen
Brief Answer:
Yes, the discomfort mostly disappears after3-4 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In incisional hernia repair with mesh, significant discomfort remains till 15- 20 days of operation. This is due to irritation caused by the newly implanted mesh, leading to some inflammatory response.
After this moderate discomfort remains up to 3-4 months of surgery. While the body gets adjusted to the mesh & it disappears after the time.
If it remains beyond that, & turns into chronic pain, you need to consult your surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Yes, the discomfort mostly disappears after3-4 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In incisional hernia repair with mesh, significant discomfort remains till 15- 20 days of operation. This is due to irritation caused by the newly implanted mesh, leading to some inflammatory response.
After this moderate discomfort remains up to 3-4 months of surgery. While the body gets adjusted to the mesh & it disappears after the time.
If it remains beyond that, & turns into chronic pain, you need to consult your surgeon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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