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What Causes Redness And Swelling In Hernia Surgery Incision Area?
my husband is 87 yrs old and had a groin hernia surgery yesterday. He is now showing some redness and swelling in the area of the incision and in the penis and scrotum. His temp is normal and BP is normal. Should we concerned or just continue with icing and Tylenol.
Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, i must advise you to see your surgeon urgently. A swelling of the kind you describe, is seen after bleeding or very severe inflammation in the hernia wound. The surgeon may decide to open up and drain the hernia wound, after close direct examination of the surgical area. In case your husband is taking Aspirin tablets, it should be stopped at once. If you've any doubts, you may contact me. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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What Causes Redness And Swelling In Hernia Surgery Incision Area?
Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, i must advise you to see your surgeon urgently. A swelling of the kind you describe, is seen after bleeding or very severe inflammation in the hernia wound. The surgeon may decide to open up and drain the hernia wound, after close direct examination of the surgical area. In case your husband is taking Aspirin tablets, it should be stopped at once. If you ve any doubts, you may contact me. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.