Hi,
Diagnosis of inguinal hernia is with your medical history and physical examination. This can be repaired through surgery. Recovery time varies depending on the size of the hernia, the technique used, age and presence of underlying medical condition. However, a hernia can recur up to several years after repair. I hope this helps. This link may be helpful: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/inguinalhernia/#diagnosis
Take care and best regards.
Hi, It depends on how large the hernia is.
I had one repaired with mesh in 2006. Now I can still feel a hard tissue at the sight where the hernia was. I can also feel something if I sleep on my right side, as well as when I sneeze or cough. There is no bulging like there was before, but things do not feel like it did prior to the hernia surgery. Mine was an incarcerated hernia and I was in hospital for about 4 days.
Good luck,
Ron