I had an abdominal hysterectomy 3 ½ weeks ago. Immediately after surgery there was an egg sized lump at the left of the incision, but above it. Last week my doctor said it is a haematoma and will go with time, to rest & not exercise for a week, and put me on Tramadol for the pain and as an anti-inflamatory. The lump is hard, has not decreased and is painful and swollen. My entire belly is bloated and incredibly uncofortable. I do not have a temperature.
Will this lump go naturally?
If so, what is the time frame?
How will I manage when I run out of the pain killing medication?
Has the doctor mis-diagnosed me, and is it a hernia?
Any further information is greatly appreciated.