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What Causes Painful Swelling In The Groin Area When Diagnosed With Inguinal Hernia?
Question: 44 yo male w diagnosed inguinal hernia, large bulge noted in inguinal area, some occasional pain. seen in the ER and diagnosed w bilateral hernia. Sent to primary MD. This MD prescribed anti inflammatory, to return in 10 days. Seems a surgical repair may be in order. Primary doc would not give referral for surgical consult.
Brief Answer:
Usually stretched nerves over enlarging hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/44 - bilateral inguinal hernia - occasional pain - large bulge - Primary MD prescribed an anti-inflammatory and return in 10 days - not given a reference for Surgeon...
Since the diagnosis is very clear, you should get a reference for a Surgeon for clinical evaluation and to get an appointment for surgery.
I hope that the MD though of sending you after the symptoms subside.
The pain can be due to :
Stretched nerves over the enlarging hernial sac can be the most common cause of pain. and an indication for surgery.
Please discuss with your Primary care MD and get a reference for surgery.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Usually stretched nerves over enlarging hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/44 - bilateral inguinal hernia - occasional pain - large bulge - Primary MD prescribed an anti-inflammatory and return in 10 days - not given a reference for Surgeon...
Since the diagnosis is very clear, you should get a reference for a Surgeon for clinical evaluation and to get an appointment for surgery.
I hope that the MD though of sending you after the symptoms subside.
The pain can be due to :
Stretched nerves over the enlarging hernial sac can be the most common cause of pain. and an indication for surgery.
Please discuss with your Primary care MD and get a reference for surgery.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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