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A quarter size bump under my incision to left of belly button. surgery abdominal 5/15/13. still having left side pain. what from?

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Dr. Benjamin Kim answered

See your surgeon: You've just had surgery. Your surgeon would be in the best position to evaluate and explain and recommend what to do about your bump and pain. It may be a hernia, hematoma, seroma, healing ridge, suture knot, excess tissue. Have him / her sort this out and treat it..

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

A quarter size bump under my incision to left of belly button. surgery abdominal 5/15/13. still having left side pain. what from?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Benjamin Kim answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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