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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Stomach After C Section Surgery

Hi. I had my daughter by c-section a little over 3 weeks ago and since the surgery I ve noticed a hard lump above the right side of my incision. It aches a little and hurts when pushed on. It s a weekend and don t see my doctor till Monday but I worry alot so it s kind of consuming me. I did kind of over do it yesterday cleaning my house and last night noticed a little swelling on that side. What could this be and should I go to the er?
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Hello hope the answer helps you.As you mentioned that C/section 3 weeks back and now with hard lump on right side of incision.No worries madam as swelling is not erthyematous or giving any discharge just a swelling which could be a HYPERTROPHIC scar.Sometimes in few patient with exuberant healing response or sometimes suture used for closing inside fascial wall is getting embedded with tissues gives a gritty feelingthat takes 2-3 months to settle.You take tylenol forte will help you relief discomfort and some topical analgesic as voltal gel till you visit the primary doctor.Avoid tight clothing and sweating to reduce irritation over site
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Suggest Treatment For A Painful Lump On The Stomach After C Section Surgery

Hello hope the answer helps you.As you mentioned that C/section 3 weeks back and now with hard lump on right side of incision.No worries madam as swelling is not erthyematous or giving any discharge just a swelling which could be a HYPERTROPHIC scar.Sometimes in few patient with exuberant healing response or sometimes suture used for closing inside fascial wall is getting embedded with tissues gives a gritty feelingthat takes 2-3 months to settle.You take tylenol forte will help you relief discomfort and some topical analgesic as voltal gel till you visit the primary doctor.Avoid tight clothing and sweating to reduce irritation over site