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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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Yes u need surgery
Use scrotal suport available in chemist till surgery
No option for surgery
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Only small asymptomatic hernias can be observed, symptomatic hernias need surgical repair..
Hernia with omentocele needs surgical repair..
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consult a general surgeon asap.
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Dont delay unnecessarily. it will increase in size. and big hernias have higher failure rate after surgical repair.
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Dr. P K Asokan
General Surgeon
36 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes, Bilateral hernia needs mesh repair ( hernioplasty) . The recurrence rate is very less to Nil in Hernioplasty by an experienced Surgeon .
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Consult a General Surgeon near you.
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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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Dr. Syed Haris Masood
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6 yrs exp
Srinagar
All inguinal hernias need surgery followed by life style modifications.
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