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Q: Right thigh numb after inguinal hernia

asked by: slowdive on June 3rd, 2009

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Had the hernia op 12 days ago (keyhole) and all seems to be OK except that my right thigh feels quite numb. Can someone please tell me why this is?.

Is it an anasthetic that hasn't worn off and if so is this to combat pain that would be there if it wasn't numb?.

Anything other than a short walk can prove quite painful particularly when sitting down and also getting up off a chair / bed.

Would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on June 14th, 2009

There is a sensory nerve that runs from the inside of the pelvis out to the anterior (front) of the thigh, called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Occasionally, this nerve can be disturbed or injured during the course of a laparoscopic hernia repair.

Your symptoms may improve (often slowly, over a period of months), or they may not.

You should discuss these symptoms with your surgeon.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

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