Inguinal hernia signs, symptoms, and treatment

Inguinal or groin hernias are the most common type of hernias and most of the time occur in men. We talked with CU Medicine surgeon, Dr. Sam Phinney, about groin hernias and how they are treated. www.cumedicine.us/about-cu-me...

[@tommysmith2409]

This is a terrific overview and explanation for an inguinal hernia and how to repair it. It's reassuring that the robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery approach was what my surgeon did to repair my hernia.

[@johncoll4456]

Terrific explanation, thank you.

[@nemo227]

Nice explanation. Takes some of the anxiety away. Best to get the repair done before it becomes a major problem.

[@Skyline0324]

Just had this procedure five days ago. I feel great and have little to no pain. I found Dr Phinney to be an outstanding communicator and a skillful surgeon.

[@kevincoranez6016]

Hey do you feel any pain when you're pushing you're poop out?

[@showspotter]

i may have this issue and am also in colorado. knowing this doc. is close is a good thing to me. i was also wondering about pain / recovery time but sounds like its kinda quick.

[@Skyline0324]

My recovery was very quick with little pain.

[@jackofhearts6976]

Very helpful. What would be the recovery time for surgery before returning to work?

[@davidconway6874]

When I was 23 I made the wonderful decision to move an oak entertainment center by myself. Went around a corner in the hallway and had to lift one end to shift its position and felt a massive stabbing pain in my groin, worse than being kicked there. I thought it was just a groin pull and would subside after a few hours. Woke up the next morning and felt a dull throbbing pain, the idea of a hernia never entered my mind. The pain continued, on and off for the next six months until I went to see my Dr. for an unrelated issue and that's when he noticed a bulge. I never noticed it myself but he recommended getting it taken care of as soon as possible because of the risk of strangulation as I got older. I didn't like the idea of my intestines pushing through a hole in my gut, it just freaked me out, so I had the surgery . Back then it was more invasive than it is now and I had an ugly scar for years afterwards. Good times.

[@OGUNBUNMIMICHAEL-dn2eu]

Today I tested positive for HPV after having a horrible outbreak, and feel the same way you describe in your interview. Listening to you share your overcome experience gave me the glim of hope I needed to hear. I am glad to that there is people like you out there who just want to help other people who are struggling with the same issues. Your words gave me the courage I need to hear today to know that it's okay. I can still be Myself and now I am enjoying my life the way I am supposed to. it is a blessing I come across your channel Dr Pius Ozigbe..

[@MonkDowns]

WELL EXPLAINED

[@dangdutnusantara5980]

Thank you very much

[@leonaheraty3760]

Thank you! 😊

[@nigelwilliams9307]

Oh no..I was really hoping to hear you could do a repair without using mesh!

[@samrasoli]

useful, thanks

[@roberteilenberger2202]

Is not being able to stand without it hurting in that area a sign of a hernia.

[@mykylc]

my ocd is driving me nuts with that cord in the background. LOL

[@Dnightartist]

I know, right.😳

[@krippaxxuseredarlordofthes9940]

can the hernia be only in the tissue under the muscle? my muscles are fine, but i have a spot, where there comes pressure from inside, since an incident with a weightlifting belt. and also the typical pain symptoms, if i sit bad sometimes, or randomly and feeling of irritation in the groin area, down to the upperleg muscles on the inside, for up to a week after extensive bodywork. can a tapp hernia repair (i would prefer a absorbable mesh) actually help me in combating these symptoms and go back to my former self, if i dont have the muscle tears?

[@EricPresleyElvisE]

Great information " Thank you. I just saw my surgeon on Monday . Said I have left inguinal hernia. Must wait till May, for repair.

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

Are you doing open surgery or the other way?

[@EricPresleyElvisE]

@@CHARLESSBRONSON Open surgery, Dr said is to big for laparoscopy. And will take about two hours.. Higher cost

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

@@EricPresleyElvisE I'm waiting to see surgeon but GP said i had a fatty tissue/Hernia. Was thinking if i have too get it done will go with open surgery. I dont have a job.

[@EricPresleyElvisE]

@@CHARLESSBRONSON I read that open surgery is a better way to go. Cause the surgeon works hands on. And stitches much better, less chance for mistakes..

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

@@EricPresleyElvisE that's good to know, An i read something like that aswell

[@theliquidsword]

Great info, and now I’m hungry for a pita pocket.

[@JasonEyermann]

i noticed a small bulge in my groin area a about 2 years ago. Absolutely no pain, the size isn’t changing. I just thought i would check the internet today. Looks like I have this. Is it common to be completely painless?

[@cryptoboypankaj]

Hello sir, Is inguinal hernia can cause funiculitis? I

[@RB-hw7yg]

I had the mesh last year, id had years of trouble before finally getting bilateral inguinal hernia diagnosed and treated. Now just maybe a couple of months after starting to get back to myself (15 months later) I believe I have once again a bi-lateral hernia. Its an extremely sad time, I had no post surgery care last time.

[@lisaprince7281]

sorry to hear it. if you are in the Denver area, look us up and come for a consultation

[@lisaprince7281]

Sorry this is Sam Phinney MD FACS

[@motivate4change]

@@lisaprince7281 Hello Dr.Phinney ..I am female, just turned 54 (where did the darn time go?) After having constant soreness in my groin area for over 5 yrs, which began seemingly out of nowhere in 2014 (& not due to any injury that I was or am aware of), but having NO BULGE visable to the naked eye, I was not diagnosed with a hernia bc the Drs I saw were unable to physically locate my hernia upon examining me..even though my hernia SHOWED UP on an ultrasound AND on a CT! The Drs read my image reports, which clearly stated that I had an inguinal hernia, yet they STILL told me that I "did NOT HAVE A HERNIA" bc they could not find the bulge with their physical exam--even though it was clearly seen on all images!!! 🤷 After failing to properly diagnose me, one Surgeon even told me the following:" Well, you don't have a hernia, but even if u did, having surgery in your groin area can cause major complications, such as nerve damage and numbness in your groin." Can u believe a General surgeon who SPECIALIZES in Hernia repair would say this to me,or anyone with a painful hernia who has imaging proof that there IS a hernia!! Fast fwd about 3 more yrs after being told that "I had no hernia", and this hernia, which was THERE ALL ALONG FOR 8 YRS was finally diagnosed by my GP bc the bulge developed VERY CLEARLY in my groin..Now it's been 8 yrs since my groin pain began and I'm afraid to have surgery bc I'm afraid of what that surgeon told me 3 yrs ago..that surgery could make my pain even worse!!! What do u think of a general surgeon, who does MOSTLY HERNIA REPAIR, telling his patient that surgery to repair a hernia, could make that patient's pain even worse and cause complications? What should I do and is Inguinal hernia repair really a risky surgery? Also .I want to add that yet anoy Dr, who was also a General surgeon, told me that I have a Femoral hernia!! These Drs can't even get my diagnosis straight!! So please tell me..why are they not able to diagnose me correctly and are Femoral and /or Inguinal hernias dangerous to repair and what is the difference between the two??? Why are these Drs not agreeing on what kind of hernia I have?? Thank u for replying and explaining!!

[@samphinney4142]

@@motivate4change Hi Mrs Schwartz, sound like a long complicated course and confusing at that. if you are in the Denver area, come look me up at the Lone Tree Medical Clinic. Otherwise shop around and find a good surgeon

[@lagibear]

@RB-hw7yg it came back already after 15 months post mesh surgery??

[@francisbell1961]

Can these effect your cymstic muscle

[@samsultana315]

I've had bad pain for 21 years, both family Dr's said it was prostatitis or just said it was all in my head... abdomen discomfort, bloating, urge to urinate more often, constipation, swollen scrotum...... fast forward 21 years my CT scan showed a small inguinal hernia.... my family dr is saying I'm fine and it's not causing anything!! 2 years ago I had hydrocele and she didn't prescribed anything... said it was normal. I need help asap!! This has ruined a big part of my life.

[@jacobsnewadventures]

What kind of specialist do I need to see for an inguinal hernia? Gastroenterologist, urologist?

[@rod.13]

Were you located

[@cameroncarpenter3219]

Okay so for a month ive had what my dr says is a inguinal hernia but i have no bulge? I can only feel it when i press down hard with 2 fingers and cough while laying down

[@user-zm8ov6hc7s]

Having my op on Monday. Hate being away from the gym.

[@LINESTELECOMCORDEDTELEPHONES]

Mine is on 6th April 2024😂

[@JayP787]

How long before you guys can go back to heavy lifting? Im pretty sure I have one and will be going to the Dr on monday to get it checked out. Im more concerned about missing the gym lol

[@LINESTELECOMCORDEDTELEPHONES]

@@JayP787 avoid weight lifting in future

[@JayP787]

@@LINESTELECOMCORDEDTELEPHONES this is not an option

[@kma4835]

I'm a powerlifter and for a few weeks now been feelin a strange heavyness and a slight swelling in my testicals. A dull pain every once a while to about to make an apt with a urologist but is there a specific kind i should look for?

[@bigguy9924]

I’m in the exact same position,, what ended up happening??

[@kma4835]

@bigguy9924 they found a cyst 7mm in my sac they say it's to small to worry about let it grow to think about removal but pain hasn't really gone away thankfully ibuprofen and naproxuem are helping but I want this thing outta me it's painful hope it's a simple fix for us both go get jt checked out asap make sure it's just a small cyst

[@kma4835]

To add to that go to the hospital they'll test your blood and do an ultra sound since u went to the hospital thankfully this puts u at the top of the priority list for your local urologist and you'll follow up with them ASAP as they are spec'd for this and will firther help good luck friend@@bigguy9924

[@howtodoit4204]

Does it harm testicle?

[@alaplex100]

I simple hernia should not be taken lightly. I had two inguinal hernia surgeries. The first one failed after eight years and the second is failing now after three years. Choose a specialist. I didn't and made the mistake of letting the same surgeon perform both surgeries. He won't get a third chance.

[@saquib_music]

same thing happened with my angio fibroma case(non melegnant tumor) i let the same stupid to perform my surgery twice... the third time i went for the specialist and i am absolutely fine now 😊

[@TheGoldenCapstone]

@@saquib_music how did you find a specialist?

[@saquib_music]

@@TheGoldenCapstone i went for one of the best hospitals in India... Apollo New delhi ... and i will go for my hernia too....

[@TranceHeed]

Were you fat when you got the first one? Did you lose weight after getting it? Or maintain or gain weight?

[@alaplex100]

@@TranceHeed I'm about 8 lbs over my ideal weight. I'm fine now. It took three years after my surgery in 2019 for the random pains to finally stop. I was sure that my hernia repair had failed but now I think it was just pain from the scar tissue. It was a long recovery. Hopefully it won't return. No lifting is my new motto for life.

[@danielmcclorey6606]

Which is better, Open or Laproscopic surgery. I Have a direct and indirect inguinal hernia on the R side. Ultrasound showed about 2cm into the inguinal canal. I feel a moderate amount of discomfort.

[@lisaprince7281]

Assuming that you would tolerate a general anesthetic, a laparoscopic surgery is generally what I recommend, but thats a good topic for a clinic meeting. v/r Sam Phinney MD FACS

[@MeesterJ]

​@@lisaprince7281 hello, if the surgery is succesfull, would one be able to workout with full intensity again?

[@lagibear]

@danielmcclorey6606 go with the Mesh Laparoscopic procedure. I had the Desarda non mesh Open surgery 5 years ago and it just recently came back. I went with non-mesh initially because I scared myself to research about mesh complications down the road. For The last 5 years with the Desarda surgery I was pain free no complications! I recently just started working out again and that's when it came back. I believe if I didn't start walking out, I don't think they're hurting I would have came back.

[@lagibear]

​@@MeesterJI believe it's different for everybody. For me it came back after 5 years when I started working out again.

[@danielmcclorey6606]

@@lagibear Thanks, I still haven't got the surgery yet. It's a fat containing hernia, so it's not crucial, but I do feel it sometimes if I work out too much. Thanks for the info.

[@comediankevinnicks]

Is this done at Jack n the box. A meta pita

[@PSScade]

Is it good to get surgery if I'm a minor with a hernia I'm not sure of the severity yet

[@lisaprince7281]

good question. your age is less important that if you are done growing yet. there are good techniques for repair in children without mesh.

[@PSScade]

@@lisaprince7281 I have gotten and recovered from the surgery I'm 15 and they did the same surgery my dad had a couple years back

[@6entity667]

@@PSScade Could we speak somewhere else, I'm 15 and I think I might have a hernia. I'm scared man, please reply

[@PSScade]

@@6entity667 yeah what app I'm 15 and had one done

[@odiondivine3973]

Steady Giving thanks to Dr Pius Ozigbe is something I will always take personal because he brought me back to my full health after years of suffering from HSV Infection❤❤

[@kristidelgado1169]

How long is the recovery time after the surgery? Are you bed ridden?

[@fredricknandwa6114]

How can I manage it apart from surgery

[@rumsch1]

Check out "my natural hernia cure" channel on youtube

[@jiujitsu94]

I just got one. I was lifting weights and the next day I feel discomfort coughing, sneezing, etc. I'm 46 years old.

[@crypto9097]

What did you do for pain?

[@lagibear]

Welcome to the club bro!

[@michaelaivazianyt6695]

I turned 26 today and hit the gym, came home to shower and noticed a little bump pretty much between my thigh and nuts. Worst fucking birthday I’ve came across.

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

I’ve got a question this has been going on for years I’m curious if I have a hernia in my scrotum I have something in my scrotum that feels like a hernia but it doesn’t bother me and doesn’t hurt to the touch it’s close to my leg and only bothers me once in a while and when I feel it I can feel it in my lower stomach and it doesn’t hurt bad at all I work at fedex and lift heavy stuff a lot but I can still poop pee and it doesn’t hurt to do that so im wondering if a pulled muscle can feel that way I can also feel it once in awhile just above my penis on the right side of just below my stomach this has been going on for years so im wondering if a hernia stops me from going to the bathroom right away or if it takes a while

[@anandpanday4341]

Same problem...... It's feels like pinching needling nerves on right side above pennis?

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

@@anandpanday4341 I’m still going to the bathroom just fine does a hernia keep you from going to the bathroom

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

a hernia doesn't necessary stop bathroom. what you described could in fact be a hernia.

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

@@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 but what kind of hernia there are many things that feel like a hernia that aren’t and there are many different kinds of hernia that feel similar

[@kirbyvanduzer6565]

@@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 and honestly I’m afraid to get the hernia mesh because of how many recalls it has so even if I have one I don’t know what is going to be safe to do

[@charmainehanlon7444]

What about in females please

[@motivate4change]

Hi hon..I too have a hernia! I shared my story on a KZbin video if u would like to see it ..just look up "Lump in Groin" and my name... Kimberly Schwartz and it should come up...I still have this painful groin hernia!!🤦🤦🤦😢

[@samphinney4142]

sorry I don't check this regularly. instead of testicular cord structures that can provide an area of weakness, in female anatomy its about the round ligament which traverses the inguinal canal. you can still get an indirect hernia, direct hernia or femoral hernia. the repair is similar except we usually divide this ligament as it really doesnt serve a purpose. Other anatomical differences are that there are fewer nerves in the inguinal canal . hope this helps

[@howardbarnes5604]

This man's approach is excellent but it is from the perspective of traditional medicine. He does not depict the mechanics of the inguinal hernia and how it can be countered by natural remedy. The hernia is a pushing of the peritoneum or abdominal tissue outward thru a performation that, in my case, was caused by stress. By pushing back, it can be alleiviated. Can it be cured? Probably not. But if you interepret the symptom in terms of what your soul is trying to communicate, you will probably be okay.

[@howardrobinson4938]

Ah yes...what one's "soul" is "trying" to "communicate".

[@howardbarnes5604]

@@howardrobinson4938

[@howardbarnes5604]

@@howardrobinson4938 It's not fashionable to believe so who cares what you think?

[@howardrobinson4938]

@@howardbarnes5604 Believe in what? Your notion of the soul communicating something? Really, what the hell are you even talking about?

[@johncoll4456]

Huh???

[@CONTACTLIGHTTOMMY]

Man... proofread your graphics.

[@robf.2585]

Come on doc pita pocket...