Think I have a Hernia

[Paa Langfart]

Hey guys -

 

I think I have developed a hernia in my lower left groin - need advice - going to see a doctor about it but really dont want to go the surgical route unless I absolutely have to.  I need advice from anyone that might know about this stuff.

[Doyle]

What makes you think it's a hernia?  The reason I ask is because I thought I had one a few months back.  Sports hernia is what I thought it might have been.  I cut out all my exercising except walking and the pain went away after about 6-8 weeks.  I should have gone to the doctor but never did.

[Paa Langfart]

There is light pain and discomfort and there is a definite protrusion from my lower groin area - it seems to pop in and out - wasnt there yesterday during the day but when I got out of the shower it was noticeable.

[Doyle]

I couldn't feel a protrusion which is why I thought mine might have been a sports hernia or just a muscle strain in my lower abdomen.  Yours could be more serious.  I'd definitely get it checked out. 

[PandaPancake]

I guess you heard about Tyler Gaffney?

[Arroz con Panther]

There is light pain and discomfort and there is a definite protrusion from my lower groin area - it seems to pop in and out - wasnt there yesterday during the day but when I got out of the shower it was noticeable.

I've had one and had to have surgery.  I don't remember pain or discomfort, but I had a protrusion in my groin area and I could push it in and out.  I'm not exactly sure if there's another option for this type of hernia other than surgery especially when it's in the groin region, but I'm no doctor.  The bad news is that you are bed ridden for at least a week and things like walking to use the restroom or just lifting yourself out of bed sucks during that time.  The good news is that you get some awesome drugs and you have a scar that you get to show off to the ladies.  

[Arroz con Panther]

By the way, I had an inguinal hernia and it sounds like that may be what you have.  It can be caused by something as simple as coughing.  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/inguinal-hernia/basics/definition/con-20021456

[Panthro]

no living woman has ever seen that scar

[Jeremy Igo]

I had a single surgery on two hernias. The only incision was a small one just under my naval. Patched me up, good as new. That was 10 years ago I believe. 

There was a buldge on both sides, just an inch or so away from my peen. It wasn't painful, just ached from time to time and uncomfortable. 

Go to a general practitioner. They will probably refer you to a urologist. 

[Bronn]

I'm sitting here with an umbilical hernia as I type this... I've known about it since last December... It is to the lower right of my belly button, but I can feel the protrusion (and pop it back in) inside my belly button...

Some days it aches a bit, and I definitely pay attention to it when I am doing heavy lifting, etc. but as long as it doesn't get strangulated I'm probably not going to have surgery on it for a long time...

I'd definitely have a doctor look at it... But from my readings on them, people live with hernias of all types for a long time without getting them repaired... But it does sound like it can turn into a medical emergency pretty rapidly if it ever gets strangulated.

[Paa Langfart]

Jeremy -

 

do you remember anything about how long your activities were limited in recovery etc?

[Cuttinedge]

I'm sitting here with an umbilical hernia as I type this... I've known about it since last December... It is to the lower right of my belly button, but I can feel the protrusion (and pop it back in) inside my belly button...

Some days it aches a bit, and I definitely pay attention to it when I am doing heavy lifting, etc. but as long as it doesn't get strangulated I'm probably not going to have surgery on it for a long time...

I'd definitely have a doctor look at it... But from my readings on them, people live with hernias of all types for a long time without getting them repaired... But it does sound like it can turn into a medical emergency pretty rapidly if it ever gets strangulated.

I've got one right now myself.  They found it at my yearly work physical. Mine bothers me from time to time especially after lifting or doing any strenuous work. Gonna have it fixed in November be out of work 6-8 weeks I'm told. 

[Jeremy Igo]

Jeremy -

 

do you remember anything about how long your activities were limited in recovery etc?

Pretty sore for a couple days.  After that yiu can resume day to day stuff. The drugs they give u are good too. 

[Paa Langfart]

thanks ! - hope mine goes as well if the doc says it needs to get done.  Mine sounds pretty much like yours but on just one side - If I get it done I will have them reinforce the other side while they are in there.