How do you reduce swelling after inguinal hernia surgery?
Swelling over the incision is common after hernia surgery. It doesn’t mean that the surgery didn’t work. To reduce swelling and pain, put ice or a cold pack on the area for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Do this every 1 to 2 hours.
Can inguinal hernia cause testicular swelling?
An inguinal (pronounced “ingwinal”) hernia is the most common type of hernia. It can appear as a swelling or lump in your groin, or as an enlarged scrotum (the pouch containing the testicles). The swelling may be painful. The lump often appears when you’re lifting something and disappears when you lie down.
When does swelling go down after hernia surgery?
Your Incision(s) The swelling and bruising may begin 1-4 days after surgery, and will typically go away within 2 weeks after surgery. Ice for the first 48 hours after surgery can help to reduce this.
Is walking good after inguinal hernia surgery?
Activity. There are no medical or physical restrictions on activity after surgery. That means it is OK to walk, climb stairs, lift, have sexual intercourse, mow the lawn, or exercise as long as it doesn’t hurt. In fact, returning to normal activity as soon as possible will most likely enhance your recovery.
How long does swelling last after laparoscopic hernia surgery?
Your belly will feel bloated for about one week; you may not be able to close your pants. This will pass as the gas in the abdomen is absorbed.
How can I reduce swelling after hernia surgery?
It is common for swelling of genital areas and fluid accumulation in the groin after hernia surgery; sometimes this can feel firm like a lump. Rotate ice packs or bags of frozen peas to help with swelling, up to 15 minutes per hour, for first 3 days.
How long does swelling last after inguinal hernia surgery?
Since normal swelling after hernia surgery is part of the healing process, the body can take three to six months to get rid of the swelling. In patients with very large inguinal hernia that extend down to the scrotum, sometimes the swelling may be there for longer than six months.
What causes the scrotum to swell after hernia surgery?
This is caused due to viral or bacterial infection. Many people face the scrotal swelling after a hernia surgery. This could be due to the pull of the protruding intestinal tissues made through the incisions in the groin area to bring the hernia to normal. This affects the scrotum making it swell which lasts from three to eight months.
Why is my inguinal hernia still swollen after 6 months?
Again, this is most likely due to the body’s normal fluid pooling in the space the hernia used to be. If this swelling persists longer than three to six months after surgery, it should be re-evaluated by the surgical team to determine if hernia has recurred.
Can a bilateral inguinal hernia be repaired with open surgery?
My husband had open surgery, with mesh, to repair bilateral inguinal hernias. The surgery was a week ago and he still has massive scrotal swelling. He has a follow-up appointment with the surgeon tomorrow, but I do not have the greatest confidance in the surgeon.
What are the chances of recurrence of an inguinal hernia?
In our experience, less than 1% of patients has a recurrent hernia when they have an inguinal hernia repaired in our practice. If swelling after hernia surgery first occurs many months after the surgery, a visit to the surgeon is required to evaluate for possible hernia recurrence or infection.