Ideally, you should consult a surgeon for hernia repair as soon as you notice the injury. You should definitely see a surgeon for a hernia when you notice the following signs:

• you have a suspicious bulge that becomes more pronounced when you cough or strain with mild to severe pain when lifting weight or straining.
• you are beginning to experience hernia-related complications such as fever, vomiting, chills, nausea, etc.

If you have a hernia, you should consult a general surgeon. A general surgeon is trained in surgical treatment for most of the body, including the GIT, abdomen, endocrine system, etc.

A good general surgeon should have a surgical specialization in General Surgery, post MBBS. They should also have at least 5-7 years of experience in performing a variety of general procedures, including hernia repair surgeries.

All general surgeons at Pristyn Care have at least 10 years of experience with specialization in laparoscopic and open hernia repair surgeries. If you want to consult them, you can call the number on this page. Once you connect with our care coordinators they will direct you to the best general surgeons near you.

Before getting the surgery, it is important that you resolve all of your doubts so that you can head to your surgery with a clear mind. Some questions you should ask your surgeon before a hernia repair surgery are:

• What is the best treatment for hernia?
• Can the hernia be repaired without placing a mesh?
• Is it safe to place the surgical mesh inside my body?
• What are the measures to be taken to ease postoperative pain and discomfort?
• When will I be able to return to performing my daily activities?
• What are the possible chances of my hernia returning after the surgery?