Inguinal Hernia

[xsevenx]

At the age of 66, I think I may be developing an inguinal hernia. Over the past few days I have noticed pain in my right groin, above, definitely not in the testicle/ scrotum. It’s tenderish to touch and there is a small swelling. It’s worse after I cough or stand up. Does this sound familiar to anyone? If so, what investigations and treatment did you have?

[Omniscient1]

I have no personal experience of this except my uncle has one, and due to a heart condition had his Surgery delayed. He's now decided to make do after putting up with it for years. I'd get it diagnosed and get on the surgery list asap I think.

[xsevenx in reply to Omniscient1]

Thanks Omniscient1 , I was thinking along similar lines.

[Snip1968]

I've had that as well. It sounds like a inguinal hernia. It was confirmed by a physical exam by my primary doctor and general surgeon. I had an open repair with mesh. I healed well.

[xsevenx in reply to Snip1968]

Thank you Snip1968 , I’ll contact my doctor on Monday.

[Snip1968 in reply to xsevenx]

Good luck, wish you a speedy recovery.

[Baldylocks in reply to xsevenx]

At our age always a good course of action having a follow up with the doctor. I hope you get well faster than Rhoda Runner 😀

[OneJoker]

Hope you get it sorted

[Petit4incher]

only way to know for sure. Get it checked out

[xsevenx in reply to Petit4incher]

It seems better today. But I’ll still contact the doctor tomorrow.

[Petit4incher]

just think a chance to show off those piercings even get him too check there healing well

[xsevenx in reply to Petit4incher]

Ha ha. I was thinking the same!

[BexyBoy]

I'm a hernia repair recoverer. Your symptoms are very like mine. Unfortunately I had a long wait for surgery and it got rather large. Only really painful at the end of a longish walk. When it came to surgery day, it was a decision between keyhole or open surgery. It had to be open surgery because of the size of the bulge and I still have some tenderness in the testicle on that side when I examine my self or knock it eg while climbing stairs. Waiting now after an ultrasound scan whether it it was caused by the procedure and if it can be corrected. Moral of the story: get surgery done asap before it gets worse.

[xsevenx in reply to BexyBoy]

Yes, thanks. It’s not going to go away, so the sooner I get on an NHS waiting list the better. I’m due to go on holiday next May. I hope it is fixed by then. I wonder if “waiting for an op” affects medical insurance premiums going abroad.

Were you treated as a Day Case BexyBoy ?

[BexyBoy]

Yes - general anaesthetic and no need for overnight as I cope OK with the drugs - no afterbleed at site of the scar which is now completely healed.

[xsevenx]

Update: My GP thinks I have a hernia and has requested an ultrasound scan to confirm his diagnosis. He will then refer me to a Surgeon to discuss treatment options. I’m happy with this plan. And even more happy that it has come together, so far, so quickly!

[Omniscient1 in reply to xsevenx]

Good news. Found this documentary which explains the careful patient induction process youtu.be/oVWjAeAa52o(Not working as expected?)

[xsevenx in reply to Omniscient1]

Excellent!

[SetteeSofa in reply to Omniscient1]

James Robertston Justice was born in Lee, part of the south-east London Borough of Lewisham, quite near to my home. Not many people know that- and even fewer people care!!!

SetteeSofa