<human>: I have been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia which is scheduled to be repaired on Sept 25th.  I have a constant feeling of being light headed and occasionally a sinking feeling (like a deep plunge on a roller coaster). Is this light headedness and sinking feeling common with hernias? My BMs are fine, I dont have severe pain or a temperature to indicate strangulation but I just feel off.
<bot>: Hi. Inguinal hernia: light headdress and sinking feeling i never due to hernia. Since you have to undergo anesthesia for the surgery, you have t get the Physicians fitness. I would recommend you to have a clinical examination and relevant investigations like X-ray Chest, ECG, CT scan of the brain and MRI of the neck with angiography and mastoids to see for the reason for this light headdress and feeling of sinking-Final opinion of the Neurologist is very important. IF all the things are normal then only go for a Surgery. Hernia Surgery is always a planned surgery.