Respected doctors I am 23 years old I had gone through Hernia (right inguinal) repair. So my question is what happens to the mesh. Will it melts inside the body or remain constant. My surgery had done before 5 months, but when I try to do exercise leaning to the ground I am getting some irritation and some what pain in that area. What happen to the mesh and how for many months I have to face the pain. Please answer me thank you.

Dr. Bhagyesh PatelGeneral Surgeon15yrs exp

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Hello dear lybrate-user, hi Warm welcome to Lybrate.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There are 2 types of mesh used in the hernia repair 1. Non degradable - remain in the body for life. 2. Bio absorbable - gets absorbed in the body, once its action is over, does not remain for life in the body.* So which type of mesh your surgeon has kept inside you has to be inquired with the surgeon.* Usually there should not be any kind of discomfort for any activity after 3 - 4 months of period of surgery when all internal healing has taken place, so in your case it is 5 months, so has to consult the surgeon to find out the cause and treatment for this issue. Hope this clears your query. Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards dear take care.  

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