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I have been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia which is scheduled to be repaired on Sept 25th. I have a constant feeling of being light headed and occasionally a sinking feeling (like a deep plunge on a roller coaster).
Is this light headedness and sinking feeling common with hernias?
My BMs are fine, I don't have severe pain or a temperature to indicate strangulation but I just feel off.
Hi. Inguinal hernia: light headedness and sinking feeling i never due to to hernia. Cince you have to undergo anesthesia for the surgery, you have t get the Physician's fitness. I would recommend you to have a clinical examination and relevant investigations like X-ray Chest, ECG, CT scan of the brain and MRI of the neck with angiography and mastoids to see for the reason for this light headedness and feeling of sinking- Final opinion of the Neurologist is very important. IF all the things are normal then only go for a Surgery. Hernia Surgery is always a planned surgery.
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How Is Inguinal Hernia Treated?
Hi. Inguinal hernia: light headedness and sinking feeling i never due to to hernia. Cince you have to undergo anesthesia for the surgery, you have t get the Physician s fitness. I would recommend you to have a clinical examination and relevant investigations like X-ray Chest, ECG, CT scan of the brain and MRI of the neck with angiography and mastoids to see for the reason for this light headedness and feeling of sinking- Final opinion of the Neurologist is very important. IF all the things are normal then only go for a Surgery. Hernia Surgery is always a planned surgery.