Patient's question:
Adult hernia surgery mesh, will the scrotum swell after surgery? I've had it for 5 days, and I still feel like my scrotum is swollen, walking slowly, and a bit sore? Is this a symptom of scrotal swelling after surgery, or is it due to incomplete mesh placement? If the scrotum swells, how long will it take to subside?Doctor's answer:
Hernia repair surgery with mesh, now there is swelling in the scrotum, which is a very normal phenomenon. During hernia surgery, the hernia sac needs to be fused, which may cause capillary bleeding to reappear. No matter how much medication is applied, the bleeding will never be completely stopped. Therefore, the recurrence of scrotal swelling after surgery is caused by bleeding. It will resolve on its own within about two weeks. In fact, suffering from male-related conditions is not at all. Patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected early and treated accordingly, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high.