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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Still a hard
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Still a hard
by phuongpb67, May 08, 2007 12:00AM
My brother in law had hernia surgery 5 weeks ago as an outpatient w/ no hospital overnite stay. (he is currently in jail in Texas) over the following weeks he had fever and severe pain which he consistently complained of, but no doctor followed up on his surgery procedure. A week ago his stitches ruptured due to infection and the smell smelled like rotten eggs which means it was very infected. he had to have emergency surgery to rectify the situation.
he and I want to know due to him feeling something like a hard balloon where his hernia was if the surgeon took out the hernia, or just snipped or tied it to prevent it from going any bigger and was pushed back? the problem is that he is still dealing with pain. I want to know if you feel that those doctors are giving him enough attention in dealing with the situation or if my brother in law needs additional help. He had a hernia in 1988 that they took out and did not leave in. so what is your medical opinion? Does it sound like they just push the hernia back in? After all he still feels a hard lump in the same are as before the first surgery took place.
Thanks for our help.
he and I want to know due to him feeling something like a hard balloon where his hernia was if the surgeon took out the hernia, or just snipped or tied it to prevent it from going any bigger and was pushed back? the problem is that he is still dealing with pain. I want to know if you feel that those doctors are giving him enough attention in dealing with the situation or if my brother in law needs additional help. He had a hernia in 1988 that they took out and did not leave in. so what is your medical opinion? Does it sound like they just push the hernia back in? After all he still feels a hard lump in the same are as before the first surgery took place.
Thanks for our help.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 08, 2007 12:00AM
, May 08, 2007 12:00AM
I cannot comment on what was done without an exam.
Infection and bleeding certainly can complicate the picture, although from the description, infection certainly seems to be what happened. Re-opening the surgical site and irritation to remove any abscess should be considered. Imaging the area can also be considered to determine if there was any bleed.
Obtaining a surgical consult to look at the site would be helpful to exclude any other complications.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Infection and bleeding certainly can complicate the picture, although from the description, infection certainly seems to be what happened. Re-opening the surgical site and irritation to remove any abscess should be considered. Imaging the area can also be considered to determine if there was any bleed.
Obtaining a surgical consult to look at the site would be helpful to exclude any other complications.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
