Question 1

should hernia repair feel like hard lump after surgery?

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Normal: Early after a surgical procedure, the tissue under the incision feels hard for up to several weeks. Surgeons refer to this as a "healing ridge".  If the hard lump is large and visible however, there could be a collection of blood (hematoma) or fluid (seroma), both if which should resolve on their own. See your surgeon for an exam to be sure.

Question 2

is a hard lump after umbilical hernia surgery (open repair) normal? i've had it for ten months now.

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Scar tissue: Hi, this lump you are feeling can be from many things, including scar tissue, a persistent fold of skin, or stitch. Many times after surgery, the skin overlying the hernia does not shrink and can feel like a lump or thicker than your other skin. Another possibility is a suture granuloma. Depending on how it was repaired, you may be feeling a suture that is designed to be slowly absorbed over time.

Question 3

is a hard lump after umbilical hernia surgery (open repair) normal? i've had it for 5 days.  hole was size of a dime b4 surgery. stitched closed.

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Yes......: and probably take up to 6 mo. to resolve 90%

Question 4

if heteropic ossification formed after surgery on lower back would it present as a large hard circular lump under the scar? would fb test show?

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Xray/MRI: I suggest both soft tissue xrays and MRI of the surical site if there was no metal implanted in your back.

Question 5

carpal boss surgery. hard bone like lump formed shortly after surgery. larger than original boss. is this likely to be bone or scaring internally? if so is there a name for the scarring? scaring on outside healthy and normal. thank you?

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: Is this a return of the carpal boss or unsuccessful surgery?   What symptoms are you experiencing?    What does the hand surgeon think? Is a second opinion worthwhile?  I doubt you'll rush into another surgical procedure.

Question 6

diarrhoea after surgery had op last monday to remove lump from near anus?

Accepted Answer

Possible Infection?: "c. Diff" is an infection in the colon after receiving antibiotics for your surgery.  If you have watery diarrhea, fevers ; chills you should see your surgeon or family doctor as soon as possible.

Question 7

inguinal hernia. i had hernia surgery about two weeks ago, didn't lift anything, but lump and hurts like it did after surgery. is it ok?

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Prob scar tissue: Scar tissue can be extra sensitive  I would suggest following up with the surgeon or your PCP to make sure not a post surgical issue

Question 8

hard lump near the back of testicle after hydrocele surgery 10 weeks ago?

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Lump post surgery: Please return to your doctor to make sure all is well.  It MAY be scar tissue but you need to know.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

hello, i had surgery 6 days ago in the navel area well now above my navel there is a hard tender lump is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Wait till it heals: is only 6 days post OP , if you have no fever no pus draining , most likely normal healing and some blood collection is giving that hardness, call your surgeon and go for post OP follow up

Question 10

i have hard lumps under the entrance where i had laparoscopic surgery for a total hysterectomy. had surgery 7 months ago is this normal?

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Scar tissue: most likely scar tissue and normal yes

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Should hernia repair feel like hard lump after surgery?

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Is a hard lump after umbilical hernia surgery (open repair) normal? i've had it for ten months now.

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Is a hard lump after umbilical hernia surgery (open repair) normal? i've had it for 5 days. hole was size of a dime b4 surgery. stitched closed.

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If heteropic ossification formed after surgery on lower back would it present as a large hard circular lump under the scar? would fb test show?

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Carpal boss surgery. hard bone like lump formed shortly after surgery. larger than original boss. is this likely to be bone or scaring internally? if so is there a name for the scarring? scaring on outside healthy and normal. thank you?

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Diarrhoea after surgery had op last monday to remove lump from near anus?

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Inguinal hernia. i had hernia surgery about two weeks ago, didn't lift anything, but lump and hurts like it did after surgery. is it ok?

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Hard lump near the back of testicle after hydrocele surgery 10 weeks ago?

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Hello, i had surgery 6 days ago in the navel area well now above my navel there is a hard tender lump is that normal?

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I have hard lumps under the entrance where i had laparoscopic surgery for a total hysterectomy. had surgery 7 months ago is this normal?

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