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What Causes Bleeding After A Surgery For Epididymitis?
My doctor said I had Epididymitis. What I have is a lump like a small ball, I've had it for a year. The doctor took it out and sent me home the same day on a bus (4 hour ride), which was hell. I bleed all the way home. It's 9 days later and I still am bleeding, the doctor said it was just a blood clot that burst and I'll be seeing him on Monday. I really think that i didn't have Epididymitis, just a growth, This is the last time I get surgery at a Veterans hospital, they messed me up just like they did when I had knee surgery, years ago. What do you thinks wrong, and what should be done?
PS: I am 61.
PS: I am 61.
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
The likely causes for continued bleeding after surgery at your age are::
*You may taking some blood thinning medicines which a cardiac patient takes.
*platelet count may be low.
*some bleeding or clotting disorder.
*Bleeding continued due to secondary infection.
I am sure your Doctor will check you for all these and concerned causes.
If you are taking some medicines stop all of them.
And seek Medical/ Surgical help immediately.
Thanks for your query.
The likely causes for continued bleeding after surgery at your age are::
*You may taking some blood thinning medicines which a cardiac patient takes.
*platelet count may be low.
*some bleeding or clotting disorder.
*Bleeding continued due to secondary infection.
I am sure your Doctor will check you for all these and concerned causes.
If you are taking some medicines stop all of them.
And seek Medical/ Surgical help immediately.
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