Why does my back hurt after hernia surgery?

The most common cause of chronic pain after hernia surgery is damage or injury to a nerve. During hernia surgery, a nerve may have been injured, compressed, or stuck in scar tissue after the mesh insert was placed. To determine if the pain is the result of nerve damage or injury, a nerve block may be used.

Can a ventral hernia cause back pain?

The short answer is yes, hernias can cause back pain.

How long does back pain last after hernia surgery?

As with most surgeries, some pain after hernia repair resolves after the incision and tissues heal. But hernia mesh can cause an inflammatory response that causes pain for three to six months after surgery, according to researchers Kristoffer Andresen and Jacob Rosenberg at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark.

What helps back pain after hernia surgery?

Chronic postoperative hernia pain is usually treated conservatively with over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen). Time and exercise are usually the best way to overcome pain of this sort.

What pain is normal after hernia surgery?

After hernia repair surgery, it is common to experience mild to moderate pain and to feel a little run down. It’s also normal to feel pulling or twinges in the affected area as you heal. Most people, however, feel better within a few days and much better within a week of surgery.

How long does it take to recover from a ventral hernia surgery?

While every person recovers differently, you should count on a full 6 week recovery period. You should plan on taking it easy, especially in the first few weeks after surgery. In general, all strenuous and exerting activity should be avoided until you are told you may do so. If it doesn’t feel good, don’t do it.

Is ventral hernia repair a major surgery?

The operation is called laparoscopic or robotic ventral hernia repair. It is a type of minimally invasive surgery. You may recover faster from minimally invasive surgery and have less pain.

Is it normal to have pain 2 months after hernia surgery?

When you have surgery to repair a painful inguinal hernia (where soft tissue bulges through a weak part of your abdominal wall) you likely expect the surgery to relieve your pain. It does for most people, but for others groin pain may last for months — or even years — after surgery. Inguinal hernia repair is common.

Is it normal to have pain 4 weeks after hernia surgery?

For several weeks you may feel discomfort or pulling in the hernia repair when you move. You may have some bruising around the area of the repair. This is normal.

What are the symptoms of hernia mesh complications?

Symptoms of hernia mesh failure include:

  • Difficulty urinating or passing gas and stool.
  • Excessive pain, bruising, or swelling.
  • High fever (101 degrees)
  • Increased redness or drainage from the incision.
  • Nausea, vomiting or other flu-like symptoms.
  • Stiffness in the abdomen.