Question 1

why does fluid build up after hernia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Fluid: Fluid (called seroma) can build up in the empty space where the hernia had been. Also the tissues around the surgical site can become temporarily swollen and firm. This fluid formation is common, is more noticeable after repair of larger hernias, and resolves over several days to a few weeks.

Question 2

fluid is coming after umbalical hernia surgery why? how long?         thanks

Accepted Answer

Ascites may cause   : Most common cause of fluid leak is the presence of ascites or fluid in the peritoneal cavity , will take few more days to seal off  the wound . If you have large quantities of  fluid may need  drainage of fluiddo you have cirrhosis ? Speak o your doctor

Question 3

how long after hernia surgery before fluid will drain?

Accepted Answer

Unclear : I'm not sure what you're referring to. In case you're referring to a fluid collection where the lump used to be, this is known as a seroma, and usually takes on the order of weeks to months for the body to absorb the fluid on its own.  Hope this helps!

Question 4

my son had umbilical hernia surgery a week ago. it bled  couple days ago. nurse changed dressing. now there's clear fluid on the dressing. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Talk to MD: This should be discussed with your surgeon. It is possible that this is just drainage from the wound, but the surgeon who performed the operation will want to examine the child.

Question 5

i am having trouble and would liek advice. i am several months post inter groinal hernia surgery (16 year redo) and have struggled with a tough colum of fluid that encaplated my left testical and is attached to my muscle(?) near the insinuation site. this

Accepted Answer

See remark: Chad,your question is not so clear.From what I think you had repeat repair of a hernia which originally took
place 16 yrs ago! You currently may have HYDROCELE
(fluid around the Lt. testicle).You also mention fluid near incision site !!
Please contact the surgeon that operated on you,if not feasible please see a surgeon or urologist.Best of luck

Question 6

is it normal to have a blister like thing with fluid in it 4 days after umbilical hernia surgery ??

Accepted Answer

Call or see your doc: Your may be irritated by the tape on your skin. If you were told to use an over the counter antibiotic ointment, that could also be causing the problem

Question 7

i had open hernia surgery a week and a half ago, i'm only urinating twice a day even though i'm drinking plenty of fluids and i have only had two bm's since i came home from the hospital. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Family practice: Since you had an open hernia repair vs a laparoscopic procedure it will take you awhile to fully recover. You probably haven't  been very active. Keep yourself hydrated and as your oral intake improves it should get back to normal. But call your dr and let him know what's going on.

Question 8

fluid around left testicle. after inguinal hernia surgery. it only 4 days since surgery. is this normal? is it serious? and will it go away on it own?

Accepted Answer

Fluid hernia surgery: Discuss with your surgeon. Would think it is normal.

Question 9

had inguinal hernia surgery little over month ago. still have a lot of fluid in scrotum. is this normal or will i need it to be aspirated?

Accepted Answer

It happens : It usually selfresolves but occasionally needs to be drained

Question 10

inguinal hernia surgery a week ago, today i noticed my scrotum is enlarged with looks like fluid. is this common or did my surgery cause hydrocele?

Accepted Answer

It can happen: It is possible that the inguinal ring may have been made too tight. Another possibility would be bleeding. It should resolve. If it does not,call your surgeon.

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Fluid buildup after hernia surgery

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Why does fluid build up after hernia surgery?

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Fluid is coming after umbalical hernia surgery why? how long? thanks

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How long after hernia surgery before fluid will drain?

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My son had umbilical hernia surgery a week ago. it bled couple days ago. nurse changed dressing. now there's clear fluid on the dressing. is that ok?

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I am having trouble and would liek advice. i am several months post inter groinal hernia surgery (16 year redo) and have struggled with a tough colum of fluid that encaplated my left testical and is attached to my muscle(?) near the insinuation site. this

A member asked:

Is it normal to have a blister like thing with fluid in it 4 days after umbilical hernia surgery ??

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I had open hernia surgery a week and a half ago, i'm only urinating twice a day even though i'm drinking plenty of fluids and i have only had two bm's since i came home from the hospital. is this normal?

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Fluid around left testicle. after inguinal hernia surgery. it only 4 days since surgery. is this normal? is it serious? and will it go away on it own?

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Had inguinal hernia surgery little over month ago. still have a lot of fluid in scrotum. is this normal or will i need it to be aspirated?

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Inguinal hernia surgery a week ago, today i noticed my scrotum is enlarged with looks like fluid. is this common or did my surgery cause hydrocele?

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