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Hidden Hernia – looking for Local Surgeon
I believe it is possible I have a hidden or “occult” lingual hernia. A few weeks post hysterectomy I began to have a severe pain in my right groin where my hip meets my pelvis. Rotating my hip does not cause further pain. I have had an ultrasound that showed a “swollen lymph node“ the area hurts when pushed and during a vaginal exam pushing on the same spot internally causes extreme pain. I was referred to pain management and given a trigger point injection which caused pain and numbness and extreme tingling in my outer thigh. I have had an lingual nerve block, and a superior hypo-gastric nerve block none of which have done any good. My pain in my groin feels sharp pinching stabbing at times. I am having a nerve test this week. I have read everything I have found on hidden hernia’s but I haven’t found a local dr that even believes it is possible for me to have a hernia that is not palpable. I am in NC and can not afford an online consult with Dr. Towfigh whom I know can help me. Does anyone know of a dr willing to look outside of the box a bit in NC? I am in Winston Salem but willing to travel to Raleigh or Charlotte for a consult. Thanks in advance!!
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Was the ultrasound looking specifically for a hernia? If not, you may want to request a dynamic ultrasound with valsava manuever of the groin / site of pain, usually by an actual radiologist rather than just a tech, as that can often reveal a small hernia that may not typically display without a bulge. Of course it’s possible that something else is causing the pain too, so keep an open mind.
For North Carolina hernia experts, you may want to reach out to Dr Henniford, who is well published regarding hernias and hernia repair. At the very least, his office should be helpful to refer you elsewhere if necessary:
– Dr B Todd Henniford in Charlotte NC 704-355-1813
Hopefully someone can chime in with some additional recommendations for experts on groin/pelvic pain in the NC area.
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