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How long does swelling last after inguinal hernia surgery?
Since normal swelling after hernia surgery is part of the healing process, the body can take three to six months to get rid of the swelling. In patients with very large inguinal hernia that extend down to the scrotum, sometimes the swelling may be there for longer than six months.
How do you reduce swelling after groin surgery?
Swelling over the incision is common after hernia surgery. It doesn’t mean that the surgery didn’t work. To reduce swelling and pain, put ice or a cold pack on the area for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Do this every 1 to 2 hours.
How long does groin pain last after hernia surgery?
The typical recovery after a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is associated with mild to moderate incisional pain and mild groin discomfort. This may last anywhere from 2 – 14 days, but is almost always gone by the 3rd or 4th week after surgery.
How long does bloating last after hernia surgery?
Your belly will feel bloated for about one week; you may not be able to close your pants. This will pass as the gas in the abdomen is absorbed.
Will I still have a lump after hernia surgery?
It is common for swelling of genital areas and fluid accumulation in the groin after hernia surgery; sometimes this can feel firm like a lump.
What is a pocket of fluid after surgery?
A seroma is a sterile collection of fluid under the skin, usually at the site of a surgical incision. Fluid builds up under the skin where tissue was removed. It may form soon after your surgery. Or it may form up to about 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
Why does groin hurt after hernia surgery?
Sometimes the mesh used in hernia repair can cause inflammation or irritation leading to pain. This may happen because your body recognizes the mesh as a foreign object or the mesh rubs against muscles or nerves, causing irritation.
Is it normal to have a hard lump after hernia surgery?
Why is my stomach still bigger after hernia surgery?
Conclusion. A swelling after abdominal wall repair can be caused by bulging of the mesh. A progressive bulging might be the result of failure of the mesh implant due to elongation. Mesh characteristics should be considered when choosing a feasible and suitable mesh for abdominal wall reconstruction.
How do I know if my inguinal hernia surgery failed?
Seven common signs and symptoms of hernia mesh failure include bulging, burning, constipation, impotent and sexual dysfunction, nausea, lethargy, and pain.