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A member asked:
I had a liver transplant 10 weeks ago. is it normal to still have swelling and discomfort at the surgery site?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Any surgical wound may take several months to completely heal and feel normal. The anti-rejection drugs given to organ transplant patients slows down the rate of wound healing.
Answered 8/29/2011
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Yes: The incision is very large and several small nerves have been disconnected. You can have discomfort up to 6 months. If you have severe pain and bulging of the scar you should rule out an incisional hernia.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Yes: It may take up to 6 months to improve. Sharp pain at that level after that period should bevevaluatedvfor abnormal nerve regroths (neuromas).
Answered 12/9/2013
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