I had surgery on my abdomin last week. Where my incision is looks like it is healing faster on one side then the other. The side that is not healing as fast kinda pouches out but is not tight like it is swollen. I have been told that it may be a blood clot. Does anyone know what this may be?
2006-08-15 09:59:02 · 10 answers · asked by stall_out 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I have been up and moving around and wearing those stupid sock things.
2006-08-15 10:23:46 · update #1
I don't know that it is really a blood clot, it sounds like poor wound healing. If the wound/incision site is poking outward it could be due to a fluid collection or just the way it was sutured. A blood clot is more common after surgery, but not in the location of the surgery. Post-op blood clots are more likely to happen in your legs or other extremities after surgery because you are lying in bed and not moving around as much as usual (the same reason people are more likely to get clots in their legs after long plane flights). Go see your doctor or surgeon to take a look at the wound.
2006-08-15 10:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by KF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A blood clot after surgery forms in the blood vessels, not at the incision site. Healing is usually uneven. The abdomen is easily pulled and stretched, causing the uneven healing you describe. If the wound is weeping a milky fluid, you need to see the doctor asap. If there is tissue protruding from the incision, you need to see the doctor asap. Otherwise, it sounds like your incision is healing normally. The symptoms of a blood clot are sharp pain in the calves, lungs or chest. If you have any of these, call the EMS right away.
2006-08-15 14:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by Lia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
was it a tummy tuck??? must be a large scar. it's just puckering probably (i work in a hospital, not surgery, the lab) none the less, that's what it sounds like. (probably the way your lying in bed at night too). wouldn't worry about it. it will flatten out most likely, or it could be that that side of the scar is turning into a keloid scar. blood clots are usually formed after surgery when you don't get up and move around (for circulation). so it depends. but good luck with it hun!!! i'm sure you'll be fine.
2006-08-15 10:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by vanessa w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be swollen you have just been cut open. I have 2 scars (one 8" and one about 16") and both are still a bit puffed up, and my surgery was prob 6 and 8 years ago now. i have no muscle tone below them now. You are very early days after surgery, take it easy get it checked out by a proffesional tommorow, and if you are still worried, get it checked again. I would guess at it not being a blood clot.
2006-08-15 10:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by leigha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know the ins and outs of what may or not be a blood clot, but blood clots can become seriously life-threatening, so if you have the slightest idea that it might be, I would see a doctor immediately. My dad had one in his leg, and it could have killed him if he hadn't gone to the ER.
2006-08-15 10:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by MissCongeniality 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it relatively is no longer the operation that brought about the blood clots. Blood clots are brought about with the aid of detrimental flow. i'm shocked that the Dr. did no longer positioned your buddy on a blood thinner after surgical treatment. additionally, you are able to positioned on help stockings to assist ward off blood clots. (no longer pantyhose) they are pronounced as TEDS and JOBST stockings
2016-10-02 03:20:43 · answer #6 · answered by strenge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure but i know that during and after an operation that you have to wear tight stockens either up to your knee or thigh.thats what we have to do in Ireland.
2006-08-15 10:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by rubydogsgreen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being in the medical profession I HIGHLY suggest you call you surgeon.
2006-08-15 10:12:22 · answer #8 · answered by Tabby K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor.
Good luck.
2006-08-15 10:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did they leave a drain in there sometimes they do.
2006-08-15 14:34:02 · answer #10 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋