I had repair for an inguinal hernia 6
weeks ago, and I'm cleared for full
activity. Although, I noticed something a
couple of days ago. About where my hernia
was, there is a solid bump. It's not soft,
and it isn't reducible, but it doesn't
bother me except knowing it's there. It's
not even visible, I can only tell by
feeling it. I was thinking it could just
be the plug, but I hope it's not a
recurrence. I use to to hundreds of
pushups and crunches before surgery, but i
don't want to start again if this could be
a problem. Thanks!
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Lena121
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 24 Location: UK
Posted: 04-18-07 16:50pm
That may just be a lymph node, in which
case there is not really anything to worry
about. I have had two inguinal hernia
repairs and my lymph nodes there swell up
periodically, especially when I have a
cold etc. and can be quite sore. Those are
solid lumps, the best way to find out is
going to a doctor but my guess is that it
is just that, during the op they sometimes
sever the lymph canals and that can hinder
lymph flow, therefore making the lymph
nodes swell up.
You can try gently massaging upwards from
your leg to your heart, that can help
reduce the swelling.
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Kuabarra
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 5 Location: Manlius
Posted: 04-18-07 21:17pm
thanks, that does make sense, and now that
I think of it, that's what I think it is.
It hasn't been bothering me, but next time
I see a doctor, I will have them take a
look just to be sure.
