Liquorice Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Firstly I'm a fit and active person with no history of health issues. Around New Year I contracted a flu bug, coughing, sneezing etc. After a course of antibiotics it cleared up, however on one coughing episode I felt a 'pop' in my intestine region. Since then I can feel a lump appear, but only if I cough or sneeze. It doesn't affect my daily activities or sleep, but sometimes nags like a very mild toothache. I went to a private hospital where I was examined and had an ultrasound scan. 'It's nothing, don't worry' was the diagnosis. Not to happy with that, I went to another private hospital, same result. However I am worried, it's my body and I know something isn't right. I'm thinking a possible hernia? On examination no lump can be felt, it's only if I cough or sneeze it becomes apparent, just for a second or two. I'm considering going to the local government hospital where I am registered. Any advice or possible self diagnosis.
Sheryl Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Hernia is what it sounds like. You need to see a general surgeon, and cough forcefully while he examines you. General surgeons are the ones with experience in diagnosing and treating hernias. If the government hospital where you are registered is provincial hospital or higher should have one.
inbangkok Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 If you can feel it when you cough or sneeze it is most likely a hernia. I have had two of them. Unfortunately, surgical repair is the only option.
Liquorice Posted February 18, 2016 Author Posted February 18, 2016 Thanks for the confirmation. Yes the government hospital is a Provincial hospital and I know a couple of nurses working there, so I'll ask there advice on who to see. I coughed forcibly when examined at the Private hospitals, but they just seemed to pass it off as nothing. What's the recovery period. I'm going back to the UK in 7 weeks, or will it wait until I return in May. Any ideas on cost?
Tywais Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 What's the recovery period. I'm going back to the UK in 7 weeks, or will it wait until I return in May. Any ideas on cost? I had surgery quite a while ago but in the US and was back to work in just a few days. Of course required to limit exertion such as light lifting. Some guidelines here - https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/patients/recovering-from-surgery/groin-hernia-repair/returning-to-work
inbangkok Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the confirmation. Yes the government hospital is a Provincial hospital and I know a couple of nurses working there, so I'll ask there advice on who to see. I coughed forcibly when examined at the Private hospitals, but they just seemed to pass it off as nothing. What's the recovery period. I'm going back to the UK in 7 weeks, or will it wait until I return in May. Any ideas on cost? It depends where the hernia is (groin or abdomen) and the surgical method used. I had two different surgical methods (one for each of my hernias) and both recoveries took longer than expected with quite a bit of pain. Hernia repair is something that Dr's always seem to claim is so simple with minimal recovery time. This may be true for some.... But a quick Google search will reveal that many, many people have had fairly rough recoveries. Unfortunately I didn't do enough research before either of my surgeries and I received synthetic mesh placement to plug the hole each time. If I was to do it again.... I would find a Dr capable of "tension" repair and would not have the mesh put into my body. But most people seem not to have too many problems with the mesh repair. Edited February 18, 2016 by inbangkok
Sheryl Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Should be back to mormal activities (minus any heavy lifting) in a eeek to 10 days
namatjira Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Can be nasty, you just have to hope for the best........fixing it early is a smart move, it will get bigger over time... Definitely sounds like a hernia.......
namatjira Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Yes it will slowly worsen and will not miraculously go away....eventually it will bulge out of wherever it is split.....and this is painful
namatjira Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Do not try to do any exercise now...that will worsen it
Liquorice Posted February 18, 2016 Author Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the advice, however since I recovered from that Virus I've probably been doing the worst thing possible. I started building a two bed extension with en suite second week of January. Already moved 5 ton of chippings, 3 ton of sand, countless bags of cement, 350 concrete blocks and 850 TPI Super blocks, not to forget 5 pre cast concrete pillars and a load of steel. lol. Windows and Patio door go in next week, then external rendering. I think I'll take a break then and follow your advice. Seek a suitable surgeon and get the OP done. I'll complete the internal work later, no rush. Edited February 18, 2016 by Faz
Liquorice Posted February 18, 2016 Author Posted February 18, 2016 Thanks for the confirmation. Yes the government hospital is a Provincial hospital and I know a couple of nurses working there, so I'll ask there advice on who to see. I coughed forcibly when examined at the Private hospitals, but they just seemed to pass it off as nothing. What's the recovery period. I'm going back to the UK in 7 weeks, or will it wait until I return in May. Any ideas on cost? It depends where the hernia is (groin or abdomen) and the surgical method used. I had two different surgical methods (one for each of my hernias) and both recoveries took longer than expected with quite a bit of pain.Hernia repair is something that Dr's always seem to claim is so simple with minimal recovery time. This may be true for some.... But a quick Google search will reveal that many, many people have had fairly rough recoveries. Unfortunately I didn't do enough research before either of my surgeries and I received synthetic mesh placement to plug the hole each time. If I was to do it again.... I would find a Dr capable of "tension" repair and would not have the mesh put into my body. But most people seem not to have too many problems with the mesh repair. It's in the groin area. Good info on the different methods to repair. I'll do some research on it.
sunnyjim5 Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 Thanks for the confirmation. Yes the government hospital is a Provincial hospital and I know a couple of nurses working there, so I'll ask there advice on who to see. I coughed forcibly when examined at the Private hospitals, but they just seemed to pass it off as nothing. What's the recovery period. I'm going back to the UK in 7 weeks, or will it wait until I return in May. Any ideas on cost? It depends where the hernia is (groin or abdomen) and the surgical method used. I had two different surgical methods (one for each of my hernias) and both recoveries took longer than expected with quite a bit of pain.Hernia repair is something that Dr's always seem to claim is so simple with minimal recovery time. This may be true for some.... But a quick Google search will reveal that many, many people have had fairly rough recoveries. Unfortunately I didn't do enough research before either of my surgeries and I received synthetic mesh placement to plug the hole each time. If I was to do it again.... I would find a Dr capable of "tension" repair and would not have the mesh put into my body. But most people seem not to have too many problems with the mesh repair. It's in the groin area. Good info on the different methods to repair. I'll do some research on it. The technique used by a Surgeon to repair a hernia depends on the nature of the defect. The surgeons I know would suggest you go elsewhere if an attempt was made, by a patient, to dictate the method of repair to be used.
rodknock Posted February 18, 2016 Posted February 18, 2016 had stomach hernia in 1985, surgery with nylon mesh(only thing available at that time). lasted until dec. 2014 when needed another surgery to repair stomach hernia. had surgery sat. afternoon and went home sunday. only complication was i got an infection and took 3-4 weeks to get rid of it. took bts home and went shopping on the way.
Liquorice Posted February 19, 2016 Author Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks for the confirmation. Yes the government hospital is a Provincial hospital and I know a couple of nurses working there, so I'll ask there advice on who to see. I coughed forcibly when examined at the Private hospitals, but they just seemed to pass it off as nothing. What's the recovery period. I'm going back to the UK in 7 weeks, or will it wait until I return in May. Any ideas on cost? It depends where the hernia is (groin or abdomen) and the surgical method used. I had two different surgical methods (one for each of my hernias) and both recoveries took longer than expected with quite a bit of pain.Hernia repair is something that Dr's always seem to claim is so simple with minimal recovery time. This may be true for some.... But a quick Google search will reveal that many, many people have had fairly rough recoveries. Unfortunately I didn't do enough research before either of my surgeries and I received synthetic mesh placement to plug the hole each time. If I was to do it again.... I would find a Dr capable of "tension" repair and would not have the mesh put into my body. But most people seem not to have too many problems with the mesh repair. It's in the groin area. Good info on the different methods to repair. I'll do some research on it. The technique used by a Surgeon to repair a hernia depends on the nature of the defect. The surgeons I know would suggest you go elsewhere if an attempt was made, by a patient, to dictate the method of repair to be used. I wasn't suggesting that the purpose of research was to dictate to a surgeon. The reason for research is to educate myself so I have a better understanding of the terminology a Surgeon may use when explaining the procedure. I expect open surgery and I'll be dreaming of fairies at the bottom of the garden. What method the surgeon uses to make the repair is completely his choice. I have to trust he is a professional and knows how to do his job better than I ever will.
inbangkok Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the confirmation. Yes the government hospital is a Provincial hospital and I know a couple of nurses working there, so I'll ask there advice on who to see. I coughed forcibly when examined at the Private hospitals, but they just seemed to pass it off as nothing. What's the recovery period. I'm going back to the UK in 7 weeks, or will it wait until I return in May. Any ideas on cost? It depends where the hernia is (groin or abdomen) and the surgical method used. I had two different surgical methods (one for each of my hernias) and both recoveries took longer than expected with quite a bit of pain.Hernia repair is something that Dr's always seem to claim is so simple with minimal recovery time. This may be true for some.... But a quick Google search will reveal that many, many people have had fairly rough recoveries. Unfortunately I didn't do enough research before either of my surgeries and I received synthetic mesh placement to plug the hole each time. If I was to do it again.... I would find a Dr capable of "tension" repair and would not have the mesh put into my body. But most people seem not to have too many problems with the mesh repair. It's in the groin area. Good info on the different methods to repair. I'll do some research on it. The technique used by a Surgeon to repair a hernia depends on the nature of the defect. The surgeons I know would suggest you go elsewhere if an attempt was made, by a patient, to dictate the method of repair to be used. Well, that is indeed that surgeons choice. However, the more important choice (and the one that really matters) if whether or not I want a huge piece of synthetic mesh sewn into my body. And considering there are tons of surgeons that don't use mesh because of the potential complications, a good surgeon should have no problem doing the repair without the mesh. It is harder and takes more time. That is generally why Dr.s want to use the mesh. It is not necessary in the vast majority of cases. I have had to serious consider having the mesh removed from my body and it is not simple. Very few Dr.s can do it. It is expensive, and potentially takes hours. I think it is a horrible idea to have foreign objects implanted into the body unless absolutely necessary. Another choice the patient has it to have the procedure done by traditional repair or laparoscopic. If any Dr were to so easily discount how I want a procedure done on my body, I would have no problem finding a new. Dr. Edited February 19, 2016 by inbangkok
inbangkok Posted February 19, 2016 Posted February 19, 2016 It depends where the hernia is (groin or abdomen) and the surgical method used. I had two different surgical methods (one for each of my hernias) and both recoveries took longer than expected with quite a bit of pain. Hernia repair is something that Dr's always seem to claim is so simple with minimal recovery time. This may be true for some.... But a quick Google search will reveal that many, many people have had fairly rough recoveries. Unfortunately I didn't do enough research before either of my surgeries and I received synthetic mesh placement to plug the hole each time. If I was to do it again.... I would find a Dr capable of "tension" repair and would not have the mesh put into my body. But most people seem not to have too many problems with the mesh repair. It's in the groin area. Good info on the different methods to repair. I'll do some research on it. The technique used by a Surgeon to repair a hernia depends on the nature of the defect. The surgeons I know would suggest you go elsewhere if an attempt was made, by a patient, to dictate the method of repair to be used. I wasn't suggesting that the purpose of research was to dictate to a surgeon. The reason for research is to educate myself so I have a better understanding of the terminology a Surgeon may use when explaining the procedure. I expect open surgery and I'll be dreaming of fairies at the bottom of the garden. What method the surgeon uses to make the repair is completely his choice. I have to trust he is a professional and knows how to do his job better than I ever will. There are things about this surgery that are indeed your choice. Another choice is to have traditional or laparoscopic repair. A good Dr will explain both to you and in general, the choice should be yours.
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