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Care post inguinal hernia surgery

2019-05-19 03:44:28
Hi , I had inguinal hernia surgery 5 days ago ? What kind of care is required and till what period ? Can I masturbate if it doesn't pain ?
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Minimum 45 days. Avoid masturbations 2 weeks atleast

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Recovery time is about 3 weeks. Most people are able to return to work within 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. But if your job requires that you to do heavy lifting or strenuous activity, you may need to take 4 to 6 weeks off from work.

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Except not lifting of weight you can go ahead with your normal life

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Do as less as possible for one or two months

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hello , in post hernia avoid lifting heavy objects , avoid masturbation , no exercise for min. 30 days . if you dont follow it may reoccur . so avoid such things which creates pressure in abdomen

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