Is it normal to have back pain and eat less after epigastric hernia surgery? I'm a bit worried since the pain hasn't gone away and my appetite isn't back to normal yet

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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do all requred lab report first to understand risk and progress.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm getting ready for my right inguinal hernia surgery soon but I'm not sure if I should shave my groin area before the procedure. Also, I've been having pain all around that area and in my testicles what kind of ultrasound would be best to check that out?

surgery opinion is advised to the patient.

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It's been 45 days since my open wound surgery and I still have yellowish pus oozing out even though I'm doing daily dressings and taking antibiotics why is this happening and should I be worried

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