
Male Umbilical Hernia Repair Surgery Done. Developed Substantial Infection. How Long Will It Take To Get Cured?

Thanks for posting your query.
The infection you have got at the site of naval is a difficult problem to deal with.
I would like to know, whether any surgical mesh was used for hernia repair or not.
This is because mesh infection is extremely difficult to treat and more often than not require excision of mesh.
Presuming the mesh was not used for repair, and swelling has started with discharge of pus. This requires daily dressing and a course of antibiotics with anti-inflammatory for around a week.
You should send the draining pus for culture and antibiotic sensitivity investigation also.
If everything goes well, the infection depending on severity should start subsiding by next 3 days.
It may however take you up to 10 days to be completely treated.
Hope I have answered all your questions.
Awaiting your reply and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Dr. Rajat Gupta

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