A member asked:

My body keeps rejecting stitches or any foreign material in my body. site from hernia surgery 8 mo ago opened up it was gross. why is this happening?

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Dr. Randy Stevens answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Foreign body: You had hernia surgery 8 months ago and the stitches in the skin caused a reaction. Most stitches are absorbed within the first month. Talk to your surgeon for feedback. He/she will want to look at your incision and to inspect the hernia for repair. Hope this helps.

Answered 9/5/2020

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See your surgeon: Need to have the wound examined. Maybe an old hematoma drained. Need to rule out infection or infected mesh (if mesh was used).

Answered 5/3/2019

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