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What Causes Red Bump After Surgery On A Hydrocele?
Hi, I had a surgery done on a right hydrocele about a year ago, and recently the scar has developed a red lump under it. I am worried about this because I leave for basic training in about 2 weeks and I don't want it to make me fail my physical. It doesn't really hurt unless I put pressure on it.
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
A lump in the scar area after such long time usually indicates some tissues irritation due to stitches which were left under the skin. This stitches usually get absorbed after 2-3 months. However in some patients stitches can trigger inflammatory reaction. This results with lump creation.
Other possibility is that your scar is growing and creating a keloid.
Both conditions are not serious. But you should consult a surgeon with it.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Thank you for the query.
A lump in the scar area after such long time usually indicates some tissues irritation due to stitches which were left under the skin. This stitches usually get absorbed after 2-3 months. However in some patients stitches can trigger inflammatory reaction. This results with lump creation.
Other possibility is that your scar is growing and creating a keloid.
Both conditions are not serious. But you should consult a surgeon with it.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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