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What is the reason for persistent pain in the surgical site for hernia for the last four years?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a right inguinal hernia surgery, four years back. But still, I have troubles in the surgery wound, especially when I am involved in harder or longer physical activities. I also get hurt if lying down on the side of the surgery. The doctor advised me to get a CT scan, but as I had i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your post. Let me tell you something about hernias.By definition, a hernia means protrusion of abdominal contents through a weak abdominal wall. If your hernia was operated, then it means the contents were returned to abdomen.The best thing for you would... Read Full »
How long does it take for tissues to grow into the mesh after hernia surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, My questions are related to da Vinci bilateral hernia repair with mesh. How long does it take for the tissues to grow into the mesh ultimately? What is the time window for the rejection of the mesh after the surgery? What is the time window for developing an infection after the surgery... Read Full »
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hernia surgery can be done with two approaches, open surgery or minimal access surgery. The minimal access approach includes either conventional laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery. Healing allows fibrosis to occur in the surgery area, and the extent of fibrosis is... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had surgery for two umbilical hernias a few months back. However, the doctor did not fix both hernias at the same time. He meshed one hernia and reduced the size of the other hernia. I am very upset regarding this. What would you suggest? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. Most likely, there has been a miscommunication between you and your doctor. 1) Having two hernias is not so uncommon. 2) Meshing is required only if it is larger than 0.8 inches. No one meshes a small hernia. It is closed with sutures ... Read Full »
Why is there pain in my inguinal hernia repair site?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old active athletic female. I had inguinal hernia repair with no mesh six months ago. Recently during exercise, I noted a similar pain in the same exact area. If it is a recurrence, what happens next? Is there another surgery? It has only been six months. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I believe you had a mesh-free hernia surgery done six months ago. Now you have developed pain at the same site. I would need a few details before I can help you. Where was a hernia that is inguinal, femoral, or lumbar? Was the surgery done by a hernia sp... Read Full »
How to replace the displaced abdominal organs in my mother after gallbladder surgery?
Query: Hi doctor,My mother underwent surgery on the gallbladder due to some issues in it. The doctor told us that she cannot undergo surgery unless she loses weight. She went back home and again one of the doctors said that she can have the operation. The operation went well until my mother noticed about h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. During the operation of the gallbladder, the muscles of the abdomen can be damaged or it can be relaxed. When the abdominal muscles are relaxed, they are not able to contain the organs and the momentum inside the abdomen. When we apply strain, these abdominal organs and... Read Full »