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What Causes Lump On Incision After Hysterectomy?

I had an abdominal hysterectomy 3 ½ weeks ago. Immediately after surgery there was an egg sized lump at the left of the incision, but above it. Last week my doctor said it is a haematoma and will go with time, to rest & not exercise for a week, and put me on Tramadol for the pain and as an anti-inflamatory. The lump is hard, has not decreased and is painful and swollen. My entire belly is bloated and incredibly uncofortable. I do not have a temperature.
Will this lump go naturally?
If so, what is the time frame?
How will I manage when I run out of the pain killing medication?
Has the doctor mis-diagnosed me, and is it a hernia?
Any further information is greatly appreciated.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of scar lump following hysterectomy, I would come up with three possibilities, these include:

1. incisional hernia

2. hematoma or blood-filled pseudo-sac

3. suture granulomas and related wound infection

Therefore, you might need change in medication...


I suggest you to see a surgeon for a physical examination and to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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What Causes Lump On Incision After Hysterectomy?

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM! Well, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of scar lump following hysterectomy, I would come up with three possibilities, these include: 1. incisional hernia 2. hematoma or blood-filled pseudo-sac 3. suture granulomas and related wound infection Therefore, you might need change in medication... I suggest you to see a surgeon for a physical examination and to go for an FNAC and ultrasound of the lump for confirmation and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.