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A member asked:
Have lrg seroma after lap hernia sur.on 3/25 ultra sound showed fluid no pain or redness dr said to put heat on it , what will the heat do for it ?
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Resorb: The warmth helps the body resorb the old blood and fluid. Time also helps if it persists, or fever, chills, see the surgeon. Some need tap or drainage but best to let natural resorbtion.
Answered 3/17/2014
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