Man whose scrotum mysteriously swelled to SIX STONE after hernia operation

May 25, 2016

Man had a hernia operation but his scrotum swelled to 80lbs (36kg) after it
Went back to the hospital where he was treated but they did not treat him
After 3 years saw another medic – who referred him for surgery immediately
Is suing health providers who he claims failed to help him for 3 years – eventually leaving him infertile and in emotional distress

Madlen Davies for MailOnline

Published:
06:31 EST, 25 May 2016

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07:24 EST, 25 May 2016

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A man whose scrotum swelled to nearly 6st (80lb) after a hernia operation is suing his health insurance provider for $1 million.

The man, from Oregon, says after surgery to remove a hernia in the groin, his scrotum swelled to 80lbs (5.7st or 36kg) – the equivalent weight to that of an average 11-year-old child.

Eventually the problem meant he had one of his testicles removed – and he claims he has been left infertile and has suffered emotional distress as a result of his swollen scrotum.

A man whose scrotum swelled to nearly 6st after a hernia operation is suing his health insurance providers for $1 million as he claims they failed to treat the problem for three years

The man had health insurance with Kaiser and was being treated at one of their facilities.

So upon developing uncomfortable side effects of the operation, he went back to complain.

But he claims they did nothing to alleviate his engorged scrotum for almost three years, according to