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What Causes A Painful Bump At The Site Of Incision Post A Surgery?
Had right hip replacement 4months ago..Have trouble sitting,feels like am sitting on a board,have a bump about size of small grapefruit along side of ensicion,very sore,burns inside,really numb also...feels like liquid in pouch I will call it..?really deep indentation.which I hear is normal.Cannot lie on. Surgical side,too painful..thanks so much
Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Hello,
It could be post operative collection or abscess. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. If there is diagnostic confusion an ultrasound scan can be taken. If there is pus it has to be drained promptly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be post operative collection or abscess. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. If there is diagnostic confusion an ultrasound scan can be taken. If there is pus it has to be drained promptly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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