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What Causes Umbilical Hernia Surgery Scar Swelling, Pus And Redness?
Had a umbilical hernia op 2 weeks ago and the last few days have had redness develop and swelling along the scar line also a bit of pus like substance leaking onto the swab dressing. Went back to the medical centre today where they removed the dissolvable stitches as they thought it may be a reaction to them. Am home now, but some 6hours later it s looking more swollen than it was earlier. Never heard of allergy to stitches is it possible ?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Hello,
It sounds like you may have an infection of the surgical site.
Sometimes, the stitches can be a source of infection.
Is the pus still coming out? If it is, I would advise you to return to the hospital so that they can do a scan and see how much pus there is.
This can be an ultrasound or a CT of the abdomen.
If the scan comes back normal, then you can go home on antibiotics.
All the best.
It sounds like you may have an infection of the surgical site.
Sometimes, the stitches can be a source of infection.
Is the pus still coming out? If it is, I would advise you to return to the hospital so that they can do a scan and see how much pus there is.
This can be an ultrasound or a CT of the abdomen.
If the scan comes back normal, then you can go home on antibiotics.
All the best.
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