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What Causes Sore Hiatus Hernia After Having Surgery To Repair Hernia?
hi my name is joan ,i had surgery on monday to repair a hernia on my left hand side near my groin area , i also have a hiatus hernia ,my question is i am on my last mefenamic acid tablet and taking panidol for pain. my hiatus hernia is sore now what do you think has caused this.i am still very tender and swollen in the area were i had my operation is this normal,.thankyou
Sat, 2 Jan 2021
Hi,
The symptoms of hiatus hernia can be due to painkillers. Some amount of pain and swelling at the surgery site is common. Hope the sutured area is not red and bulging. If this is present, it could be due to infection. Nothing to worry. Please discuss with your surgeon if you have any doubts.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hari Charan Perigela, General Surgeon
The symptoms of hiatus hernia can be due to painkillers. Some amount of pain and swelling at the surgery site is common. Hope the sutured area is not red and bulging. If this is present, it could be due to infection. Nothing to worry. Please discuss with your surgeon if you have any doubts.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hari Charan Perigela, General Surgeon
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