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What Causes Swelling In The Groin Area After A Total Hip Replacement Surgery?

I am62 years and a little swelling on the right side of groin area. when I clear my throat it gets a little larger. I haD a total hip replacement back in june of 2015. I do not know if I should tell the prthopedic surgent about this or my doctor. I am concerned about this. please give me some advice.
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Hi.

I would recommend a visit to any of the doctors you are comfortable with, but depending on the location I would worry about a hernia, especially if it is around the region of the incision, which I am doubting at this point because the access made for a hip replacement is usually around the upper thigh/hip region. So as there can be confusion through an online consultation, the cause could be easily established through a physical examination, so please do consider visiting your doctor.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Swelling In The Groin Area After A Total Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hi. I would recommend a visit to any of the doctors you are comfortable with, but depending on the location I would worry about a hernia, especially if it is around the region of the incision, which I am doubting at this point because the access made for a hip replacement is usually around the upper thigh/hip region. So as there can be confusion through an online consultation, the cause could be easily established through a physical examination, so please do consider visiting your doctor. Best wishes.