Challenge
A groin bulge that enlarged with standing/coughing and strain pain during daily work. Concern about incarceration.
Case studies
Inguinal hernia repair
Groin bulge & strain pain → repair → staged return to heavy work
Plan
After clear assessment, timely repair was planned to reduce incarceration risk and restore confident mobility.
Outcome
Heavy lifting limited for the advised period, then graded return. Bulge and strain discomfort improved on follow-up.
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