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What Do Redness And Clear Drainage At Incision Site Indicate?

My husband had umbilical hernia repair last thursday. There is redness that extends 4 to 5 inches below the incision and is about 8 inches wide. The incision has a small clear drainage. He does not have a fever. Should we be concerned about the redness that is larger today than yesterday?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have redness and clear drainage at incision site . Well the symptoms you mention in query are totally normal after surgery which is a serous drainage . Serous drainage is clear and may be slightly yellow or colorless in appearance. It is thin and watery and may make a bandage wet without leaving a stain of color. Serous exudate, or discharge, is normal from a wound in the early stages of healing, typically in the first 48-72 hours after the incision is made. It is usually consist of serum and blood . If condition get worse like pain , more redness or more fluid drainage then consult surgeon to rule out condition like infection .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Do Redness And Clear Drainage At Incision Site Indicate?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have redness and clear drainage at incision site . Well the symptoms you mention in query are totally normal after surgery which is a serous drainage . Serous drainage is clear and may be slightly yellow or colorless in appearance. It is thin and watery and may make a bandage wet without leaving a stain of color. Serous exudate, or discharge, is normal from a wound in the early stages of healing, typically in the first 48-72 hours after the incision is made. It is usually consist of serum and blood . If condition get worse like pain , more redness or more fluid drainage then consult surgeon to rule out condition like infection . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari