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Suggest Cure For A Lump Near The Achilles Tendon

My husband had achilles tendon surgery for a total tear in April 10. Had complications (infection) in August and got a skin graf. Getting therapy 2x a week and just went back to work last week. Now, its getting red and there is a lump off to the side of the achilles. What could this be?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic.
I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns.
Based on your query data, In my opinion ,You seem to suffer from post op wound infection this time,which needs revaluation of the current treatment.
Thus Second opinion from treating Surgeon or PCP who would resolve this issue.
Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied with it.
Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you out.
Awaiting for any further query.
Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem.
Have a Good Day.
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant
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Suggest Cure For A Lump Near The Achilles Tendon

Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual clinic. I studied your query in full details updated from you.I understood your health concerns. Based on your query data, In my opinion ,You seem to suffer from post op wound infection this time,which needs revaluation of the current treatment. Thus Second opinion from treating Surgeon or PCP who would resolve this issue. Hope this would resolve your query and worry and Anxiety accompanied with it. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME.I would love to help you out. Awaiting for any further query. Wish you fast recovery from this intriguing health problem. Have a Good Day. Dr.Savaskar M.N. M.S.Genl-CVTS -Senior Surgical Consultant