My father-in-law is 55 and a farmer, pretty fit overall. He's had swelling and pain below the scrotum for about a year, and now the pain is getting worse. A doctor said it might be a hernia. At what point does he need surgery? Are there any meds that can help avoid surgery? Is it better to get surgery done early?

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Can laser surgery be done for a fissure and how does it work Where is it available and is it more expensive than regular surgery

yes advised to the patient.

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I found out I was HIV positive 10 years ago from a blood transfusion and have been on ART since then with an undetectable viral load. Now I've been diagnosed with a left hernia that's causing really bad pain. How do I go about getting surgery for this? Are there any special precautions I should take because of my HIV status?

You can safely undergo hernia surgery with HIV if your viral load is undetectable.Inform your surgeon and anesthetist so they can take standard precautions.Healing is generally good with ART control.

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How much does laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery usually cost and how long does it take to recover before I can get back to my regular daily activities

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery typically costs ‚Çπ25,000 - ‚Çπ50,000, and recovery takes around 1-2 weeks, with most people resuming normal activities within a few days.

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