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Why Do I Have Pain And Swelling Along The Incisions Of Abdominal Surgery?

12 weeks ago had emergency ab. surgery for adhesions, which was successful. was gently exercising (stretching)
and now have pain and, I believe, some swelling along incision, with some focal soreness. No obvious hernia, but
wondering what is realistic time frame for my pre-surg. flat, toned stomach to return. still looks like I'm a big
pregnant. Will this take a year for internal swelling to go down? I am only 108 lbs! never mind.
am not paying for answer as ex-H is internist. Thanks anyway.
posted on Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Hi. Pain and swelling at incision site after exercising can be due to hernia. It may be easily noticeable in the beginning.
IF you have no attendant complications , it may take 3 to 6 months to return the shape.
There should not be any intestinal swelling as it will cause you pain/ vomiting/ constipation .
Go for high resolution sonography and a X-ray of abdomen in a standing position.
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Why Do I Have Pain And Swelling Along The Incisions Of Abdominal Surgery?

Hi. Pain and swelling at incision site after exercising can be due to hernia. It may be easily noticeable in the beginning. IF you have no attendant complications , it may take 3 to 6 months to return the shape. There should not be any intestinal swelling as it will cause you pain/ vomiting/ constipation . Go for high resolution sonography and a X-ray of abdomen in a standing position.