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Swelling and pain in hernia site 2 months after op. not on scar tissue but hernia site itself. started 1 month after op. normal?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Post hernia swelling: First thing to consider is whether this is a recurrence. Secondly is it a seroma, or hematoma? At any rate you have to go back to the surgeon for him to re-evaluate this.

Answered 1/28/2016

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A member asked:

Swelling and pain in hernia site 2 months after op. not on scar tissue but hernia site itself. started 1 month after op. normal?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

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