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Large Blood Clot Formed After Tummy Tuck. Massage Not Helping. Should I Be Worried?
I am 40 yrs old, about 5 3 & 160lbs. I had a tummy tuck 4 wks ago and about 2 wks ago a large lump formed (about the size of an tangerine) between my navel & breast bone. My doctor said it s not a hernia or suroma but a large blood clot & told to massage it daily. That s not helping at all! In fact is getting larger & more uncomfortable daily. My next appt is 6 wks out & I m not sure what to do. Is this a cause for worry?
Tue, 28 Aug 2012
Hello,
You should get a sonography done to know exact size of hematoma. If hematoma is large, then it should evacuated particularly since it is increased in size.A liquefied hematoma can also be aspirated.
Regards.
You should get a sonography done to know exact size of hematoma. If hematoma is large, then it should evacuated particularly since it is increased in size.A liquefied hematoma can also be aspirated.
Regards.
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