Inguinal hernia is a type of hernia where part of the intestine exits the abdominal cavity via the inguinal canal located close to the genital area.
The intestine is covered with skin and connective tissue. It is usually visible as a lump next to the penile root. In milder cases, the intestine might be pushed back in the abdomen. Coughing, sneezing, laughing, and defecation might push the intestine out, causing the bump to become larger. Inguinal hernias are treated surgically. After the surgery the patient is instructed to avoid lifting heavy weights. The amount of weight allowed to be lifted should be determined by the surgeon and should be respected without any changes. If not, the inguinal hernia might reoccur and another surgery might be needed.
In certain cases, the healing process goes through forming a connective tissue at the site of the scar. This connective tissue might affect certain of the nerves that pass in the vicinity, causing pain.
When the abdominal pressure is increased the intestine might try to push out, putting pressure on the nerves and causing pain.
You might want to consult with an abdominal surgeon about the pain in order to check whether it is caused by connective tissue or the hernia might have started to reappear again.
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