Inguinal hernia and no surgery? Is that normal?

Question

Saw 2 Dr.'s one general medicine and one surgeon. gen med said it was inguinal hernia and sent me to a surgeon but said it was for consult to see if I needed it. The surgeon checked me and said he did not recommend surgery. Nothing's popping out just a slight pain in my right t******e that has since subsided. Surgeon suggested resting and only swimming for exercise for 2 months. Is that normal? can both docs be wrong? everywhere on line says you HAVE to get the surgery. Please help.

Answer 1

You only need surgery if the intestines have entered through the inguinal canal. But since it didn't, that means you have the chance of re-strengthen your ligaments and muscles to properly close that canal without surgery. Follow the surgeon's advice, it's the same advice I would have given you too if you came into my office. Swim for a few months, that will help your ligaments and muscles.