[mattl]

quote DrBrown:

Dear Matti.
If you are concerned about a sports hernia, then an MRI with the Sports hernia protocol is your best test.
If you are concerned about a hernia, then a standing ultrasound with valsalva is your best test.
Bill Brown MD

How does one go about getting either of these done. Referral by my PCP?

[mattl]

quote DrBrown:

[USER=”2944″]mattl[/USER]
If you do not have a bulge and if you do have pain, then I would not advise anything else to be done at this time.
Regards
Bill Brown MD

Would the bulge be easily noticeable. If I cough hard I feel what seems to be a ‘weak’ spot toward my left groin area. I can feel what seems to be dime size ‘object’ that I can push on… so strange, causes no pain when I push on it and so far haven’t noticed any. I assume there’s no clear imaging I can have done to get a clear diagnosis? Should I avoid surgical solutions as long as their is no pain?

[mattl]

Thanks! Wish someone did Kangs here in the USA.

[mattl]

quote kaspa:

Can you be more precise? Did surgeon reproduce your pain in examination? Was hip for instance excluded? How did surgeon detect your hernia? With finger through scrotum? How do you describe your pain?

Hi Kaspa, I have no pain and no visual bulges. He pushed on the lower left abdomen area and made me cough and then did the same under scrotum. I did not feel any bulges. As of writing this I have no pain or discomfort as of now.

I cannot find a hernia specialist in Michigan for the life of me. If anyone has any referrals please let me know!

[mattl]

quote kaspa:

Can you please tell first why did you see a general surgeon so that one can understand your problem and perhaps be of some help.

Had some aching in lower left would go away with time. Recurred once.. then went to general surgeon.

[mattl]

He wanted to do mesh threw belly button. Hernia is very small. I am looking into non mesh and saw Dersada repair. I’m very active and lift. So any recommendations would be appreciated.

[mattl]

Hi guys new user here. I was just diagnosed with a inguinal hernia, gotta clarify with doc if its indirect or direct however I am 32 active with weightlifting and sports and looking for best repair option.

I have narrowed it down to Kang and Desarda with Dr. Robert Tomas. Obviously a trip to FL would be a bit easier for me but wondering if benefits of Kang’s is worth the trip.

I did notice everyone talking about types of sutures Dr. Robert Tomas uses. After browsing on his site I came across this:

“Dr. Tomas uses absorbable sutures on the skin and subcutaneous tissue and uses absorbable sutures for re-constructing the floor with a one inch strip of the external oblique aponeurosis which is the muscle that covers the inguinal canal..” https://ufirstrejuvenation.com/no-mesh-hernia-and-surgery-center/hernia-surgery-faqs/

So I hope that helps clear up any confusion.

Can anyone recommend pros and cons of Desarda vs Kang… My doc here just wanted to do a robotic mesh.. =(