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Is Severe Pain After A Hernia Operation Normal?
A friend of mine had a hernia operation on Tuesday She is still in severe pain and the pain medicine percocet isnt helping alot is this normal ? The hernia formed in the upper chest area after she had bypass surgery apx 10 months ago It grew rather large and the repair attached some part of her to her rib cage
Wed, 22 Aug 2018
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She may be having epigastric hernia, but how severe it is don't know. Yes it is possible that pain after surgery is common it may take 2-3 weeks to reduce 80% pain. also check for it weather infected or hemotoma formed or secondary bleed etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.continue pain medication. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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She may be having epigastric hernia, but how severe it is don't know. Yes it is possible that pain after surgery is common it may take 2-3 weeks to reduce 80% pain. also check for it weather infected or hemotoma formed or secondary bleed etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.continue pain medication. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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