What Causes Tenderness And Redness At Hernia Surgery Site?

Posted on Wed, 7 Oct 2015

Question: I had hernia surgery 5/18/15 whenI had a bowel blockage. I recovered quickly and easily. Over the past few days I have had tenderness a hot to touch and the area is red.

Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Its Infection of skin.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Greetings from Dr Divakara P
Thanks for posting your query.

Can I presume that the redness and the tenderness is over the site of surgery. If that's so then it is infection of the skin and underlying tissue . This condition is called Cellulitis.

You need to get started on an antibiotic course and if there is an increase in redness or tenderness inspite of starting antibiotic then you need to consult your doctor again and may have to get pus drainage from the infection.

Consult your doctor and get started on antibiotic course.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.

Regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Divakara (31 minutes later)

Thank you. I have called my surgeon and hopefully I will hear back tonight and I can get started on antibotics

Answered by Dr. Divakara (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Apply cold compresses.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Good to know that. For time being you can take Tyelenol for pain relief.

Also apply cold compresses , this shall give good relief.

Hope this information was useful to you.

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina