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What Causes Redness In The Surgical Site After Hernia Repair?
i had a hernia repair 2.5 weeks ago and now i am having redness at surgical site and an area that is hard as a rock next to it , i feel sick to my stomach and have been running a fever i went to the the ER on wednesday but am feeling worse instead of better they gave me keflex and it is not helping
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Dear friend, greetings. I think there surgical site infection plesase continue the tablets and see that the part is not wet and go for dressing .. Meet your surgeon ... Don't lift heavy weight ... Continue tablets for 5 days .. With regular wind care .. I think you will be alright.. Thank you and do contact us for more queries
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