Three weeks ago I had my THIRD umbilical hernia repair surgery. This time performed robotically with mesh placed. I have had diahrrea every day about 6-7 times a day starting one week after surgery. Also, a pulling pain started last night where hernia was repaired and mesh placed. I could barely sit up last night without help due to the pain and the repair area skin was very hot. I don't have any redness or other symptoms of infection.
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August 20, 2018
Answer: Three weeks post op umbilical surgery. Should I be worried about the diarrhea? Pain?
Hello,
Thank you for your question. Itching is not typically a symptom of infection, though it is common during wound healing, particularly in patients prone to keloid scarring. As you suggested, it is also possible the scar is itching from irritation from you clothing rubbing during child...
Hello,
Thank you for your question. Generally patients report lingering twinges for 4-6 weeks following surgery. If the pain is excessive, sharp or burning in nature, and persistent, it may indicate nerve involvement and should be evaluated by your surgeon.
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Dr. Moein
