Hi, my husband a couple of weeks ago lifted something over 50 lbs and hurt himself.  He has had previous hernia surgeries, and now he is swollen above his pubic area and it continues to hurt, and pain is worse.  Could this be another hernia, or are there muscles there he could have pulled?  Thank you for you time.
Hello share your concern Swelling in the groin region, above the public area with history of weight lifting and previous hernia surgery might be related to recurrence of Hernia would advise you to check it in a standing position while keeping a finger on the swelling, ask him to cough, if this swelling increases, or you feel any cough impulse than it could be a hernia most probably.Meanwhile, ask him not to lift weight againAvoid constipation, straining at stool or coughing Hope this answers your questionPlease feel free to ask for follow-up question I will be happy to help you Best wishes