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Can a hernia develop after an appendectomy? Almost two weeks ago, I had surgery. My appendix was surgically removed and my left side is still swollen and painful

Hernia can happen after an open Appendicectomy operation. Consult your surgeon and get an Ultrasound abdomen done.

Dr. Gautham Morupoju

Gastroenterologist

Warangal

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Hi Doctor, My Uncle has hernia disease. will it spread from person to person? Why hernia will cause. without Surgery can the patient will get a cure for a hernia?

Hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall or inguinal canal through which organs of the abdomen protrude out. Hernia is not a disease, it cannot spread from person to person. Hernia must need surgery …otherwise it will get complicated, become an emergency procedure & more expensive & delay recovery. Hernia will get due to weak abdominal muscle strength…