How can I stop the bleeding after after functional eyelid surgery?

Question

I have had consistent bleeding from my right eyelid. It started about 3 hours after surgery and has been dripping blood for about 22 hours. Saw the doctor this am. He said it will stop, but he said that yesterday. I have had a pressure bandage on it which bleeds through about every 2 hours. What can I do to stop the bleeding? I have no pain or other issues, just bleeding.

Rohit Jaiswal, MD · Answer

This amount of bleeding, as you describe, may not be a normal occurrence post-operatively (though an examination and review of your operation would be necessary to come to that conclusion). I agree that a repeat examination may be needed. If your blood pressure increased, or if you have been taking certain medications after surgery which interfere with blood clotting, this can cause acute post-operative bleeding. If this is the case, and it is bleeding through pressure bandages, then another surgery may be needed to open the incision and stop the source of bleeding. A visit to your nearest ED may be necessary.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

There is something wrong with your surgeon. If your surgeon will not take care of you, go to the emergency room.  Please get the care you need.

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