Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Lump In Abdominal Wall. Diagnosed As Hernia And Scar Tissue. Should I Be Worried?
I have seen two doctors about a lump in my right abdominal wall . One said that it was a hernia and the other said that it was scar tissue maybe from my csection 18 months ago. I really have no pain from it and didn t notice it until I felt it. There is some discomfort when moving in certain directions. Should I be worried? I have an appointment with a general surgeon on July 5th.
Thu, 28 Jun 2012
Hello and welcome to HCM - I would be happy to help you today!
You should only be worried if the lump becomes exquisitely tender. If it is a hernia, then bowel can get caught in the defect and this would be VERY painful.
It is extremely uncommon to get a hernia from a C/S incision. This is related to its orientation and lack of tension on the incision as it heals (assuming that you had an incision that went from 'side-to-side'). The possibilites include:
1. A hernia (I will say this is unlikely)
2. Non-resorbed suture (sometimes this produces a small lump)
3. Scar tissue
The fact that you have a visit scheduled with a general incision is great. Keep your appointment and good luck!!
You should only be worried if the lump becomes exquisitely tender. If it is a hernia, then bowel can get caught in the defect and this would be VERY painful.
It is extremely uncommon to get a hernia from a C/S incision. This is related to its orientation and lack of tension on the incision as it heals (assuming that you had an incision that went from 'side-to-side'). The possibilites include:
1. A hernia (I will say this is unlikely)
2. Non-resorbed suture (sometimes this produces a small lump)
3. Scar tissue
The fact that you have a visit scheduled with a general incision is great. Keep your appointment and good luck!!
I find this answer helpful
hi,
normally skin incision of cesarean wound will heal finely,
sometimes depending on circumstances of surgery, healing capacity of patient's body scar tissue can form,
in case of divarication of recti hernia can develop,
so you better consult general surgeon and get treated,
so that future complications can be prevented.
take care.
normally skin incision of cesarean wound will heal finely,
sometimes depending on circumstances of surgery, healing capacity of patient's body scar tissue can form,
in case of divarication of recti hernia can develop,
so you better consult general surgeon and get treated,
so that future complications can be prevented.
take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Skin incision
Loading Online Doctors....