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Care post inguinal hernia surgery
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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Do as less as possible for one or two months
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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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Dr. Merlin
Homoeopath
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Minimum 45 days.
Avoid masturbations 2 weeks atleast
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Dr. Neeraj Gujarathi
Ayurveda
15 yrs exp
Nashik
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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