Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Remedy For Sexual Health Problem
Hi..One week ago, I had right side inguinal hernia repair (second repair on same site..first was about 5 yrs ago).I stopped the pain killers yesterday and now take pain relievers like ibuprofen and tramadol (which I'd taken for other pains before my surgery). I noticed that since the surgery I have been seemingly impotent where I had never had a problem before. Is that normal?
Wed, 1 Oct 2014
Hi.
The impotency you are feeling may be temporary due to the pain, recovering from the Surgery, medicines like tramadol.
Impotency is not found in patients who have undergone the hernia Surgery.
This may improve with time. You should think of impotency if you have a problem even after 2 to 3 weeks, the time taken for recovery.
I do not think you should worry at the moment.
The impotency you are feeling may be temporary due to the pain, recovering from the Surgery, medicines like tramadol.
Impotency is not found in patients who have undergone the hernia Surgery.
This may improve with time. You should think of impotency if you have a problem even after 2 to 3 weeks, the time taken for recovery.
I do not think you should worry at the moment.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Tramadol
Loading Online Doctors....