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What Does A Bulge On The Left Side Of The Abdomen Indicate?

I had laparoscopic appendectomy one week ago. I have a bulge on my left abdomen that pretty much appeared shortly after surgery. It hurt in that spot. When I stand up my left side is noticeably bigger than my right side. I also had low grade fever a few days like days 4 & 5 post opp. My mom has a hernia and I swear it looks like this. I almost went back to the ER. It’s tender if I push on it. Do I need to go back to hospital? I have follow up appt tues.
posted on Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Did the bulge appear on surgical site? Hernai is a possibility. Get an ultrasound done to make a proper diagnosis. It the swelling persist, consult a surgeon and get evaluated.

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What Does A Bulge On The Left Side Of The Abdomen Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Did the bulge appear on surgical site? Hernai is a possibility. Get an ultrasound done to make a proper diagnosis. It the swelling persist, consult a surgeon and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.