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What Causes An Abdominal Lump Long After An Open Hernia Surgery?
Had open hernia surgery 3 years ago. About 6 months ago noticed hard lump at that location size of 1/3 boiled egg. Double lapro hernia surgery 5 weeks ago. Hard bulge still there. Don t know if it s gotten bigger. Doctors say it s body s reaction. Might it go away? I m colon cancer survivor 5 yrs. Jim.
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Sat, 17 Dec 2016
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Hi,
I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please follow:
1) Do full blood count with differential
2) Do a pelvic ultrasound scan to ruled out lymph node involvement from colon
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
Dr Uday Nath Sahoo
I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please follow:
1) Do full blood count with differential
2) Do a pelvic ultrasound scan to ruled out lymph node involvement from colon
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
Dr Uday Nath Sahoo
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