A member asked:

Body reject hernia mesh with multiple neuroma/granuloma/pain. now have severe joint knee hand pain. can rejection trigger autoimmune issues..i read it?

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Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

Probably not: Surgical mesh can cause local reactions and very rarely allergic reactions including allergic contact dermatitis. Autoimmune reactions have not been reported.

Answered 6/24/2015

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