2 hernias (surgery scheduled) new pain

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Asked for Male, 34 Years

My husband has 2 hernias in hos lower abdominal wall. He has had no symptoms with the exception of a "bulge" until today. He is scheduled for repair surgery on the 25rh of this month. Today he started experiencing mild pain in his groin and down his left leg. He has noticed his left scrotum is extremely swelled (double sized) . Does he need togo to the ER now or wait to see when he can get in with his surgerical dr??

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Dr. Alok Kumar General Physician 20 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alok Kumar

General Physician 20 yrs exp Delhi

Yes if he is in pain

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