Incision pain after 10 years of surgery for small bowel prolapse is abnormal?

Question
Hello doctor,
I had surgery for small bowel prolapse since 3rd grade, now I am in my freshman year of university (that is, I operated more than ten years ago). Now I sometimes have cramping pain at the surgery site, the pain is unbearable. The doctor asked me, is the pain of the incision after 10 years of small bowel prolapse surgery abnormal?
Chu Duc Duy (2002)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Thang - Gastroenterologist - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Danang International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Is the incision pain after 10 years of small bowel prolapse surgery abnormal?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
According to the description, you probably had surgery for hernia. inguinal (intestinal prolapse) indirect (congenital). The phenomenon of the surgical site sometimes has acute pain, possibly because the sensory nerve is damaged by the old incision, can form neuromas (in the location where the nerve ending is cut). ) causing pain. Most surgical cases have mild incision pain, if you have a lot of pain and affect your daily activities and quality of life, you need to see a specialist in General Surgery or Neurosurgery for advice. treatment problem.
If you still have questions about incision pain after 10 years of small bowel prolapse surgery, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!