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Q: Swelling and pain in testicles after hernia surgery

asked by: Blcccccjc on October 17th, 2009

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I had hernia surgery one week ago and my testicles are so swollen and hard I can only walk a few feet at a time and then I have to lie down. The weight pulls down and causes terrible pain. There is a hard mass below the incision. Does anyone know if this is normal? If so, how long will it last? I don't want to panic but it doesn't seem normal to me.

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Dr. Robert Wascher , MD

replied on October 21st, 2009

It is not too uncommon to experience swelling of the scrotum or/and testicle after inguinal hernia surgery. This can be caused by the collection of fluid or blood under teh incision or within the scrotum; or, sometimes, by damage to the blood supply of the testicle. Infection is also a consideration. You should visit your surgeon and ask him/her to evaluate this problem.

Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS

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