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I had hernia surgery thursday andand every since saturday my knees have been aching. i can take tylenol (acetaminophen) and its gone. knees are also cool to the touch?
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Blood clot: This type of surgery concerns me because of the risk of blood clots. Despite it getting better after Tylenol, (acetaminophen) I would see your doctor and have blood clots ruled out. Good luck
Answered 10/14/2014
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Probably unrelated: I am assuming you had groin hernia surgery. The knee aching is likely unrelated to the surgery. It may just be the stress of surgery as your body heals. Knees and large joints in general are usually cool to the touch, that is normal and good. I would use the tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed (
Answered 9/29/2016
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