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Bilateral inguinal hernia
I have been having pain in right side groin which radiates down to testicle and leg. This is there from few years. In a recent ultrasound scan it was reported that bilateral small inguinal hernia defect 13mm with omentocele only at valsalva. Does this need surgery? If yes can this wait? Does this cause burning sensation in lower abdomen from belly button? Please advise
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Only small asymptomatic hernias can be observed, symptomatic hernias need surgical repair..
Hernia with omentocele needs surgical repair..
Next Steps
consult a general surgeon asap.
Health Tips
Dont delay unnecessarily. it will increase in size. and big hernias have higher failure rate after surgical repair.
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Yes, Bilateral hernia needs mesh repair ( hernioplasty) . The recurrence rate is very less to Nil in Hernioplasty by an experienced Surgeon .
Next Steps
Consult a General Surgeon near you.
Health Tips
It's a safe procedure... you can do all your activities as before... after the surgery... and required post op period recommended by your surgeon.
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