Colonoscopy possible hernia

LindaS,

Thanks for your message and joining us on HerniaTalk. Off the top of my head I do not a have specific recommendation in Minnesota. I hope one of the other surgeons might. Here is a link to the American Hernia Society Specialist page. http://americanherniasociety.org/find-a-hernia-specialist/

Depending on your location in MN there are a variety of folks who have a special interest in hernia surgery here. I would also be happy to discuss with you online and see you just outside Indianapolis if you wish. http://www.indyhernia.com (website not complete but can contact us through the website via email)

I see you have had many tests but have you had your surgeon do an ultrasound with you bearing down at any point? Also have you had any surgery in the low abdomen/pelvic area. During any of your studies have you been directed to valsalva / squeeze your abdomen like having a BM?

I actually identified an inguinal hernia this way in the office this week that had been missed by our radiology department because they did not make the patient valsalva.

Have you discussed the possibility of “round ligament pain” with your Gyn? Had Gyn surgery or Endometriosis?

Thanks! Hope we can help you out.

Dr. Szotek
pszotek@gmail.com