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6 days post op umbilical hernia repair, 34 year old male. incision is bleeding. should i go to the er or wait it out and let it scab over?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Up to you: most of the time scab will form , call your surgeon for advise.

Answered 10/28/2014

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Apply pressure: If the bleeding does not stop within 5 minutes, a visit to the ER may be necessary. Also if you have any other bleeding risks, be seen. All the best.

Answered 11/26/2014

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