my hubby is 2 weeks post op from laminectomy and semi discetomy, incision looke ok but its firm and swollen? im worried about this swelling? is it normal? when should it go away?
2006-11-10 17:18:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Put you hand on the spot. Is it hot? Is it firm or is it squishy?
If it is hot and squishy (Soft) then get him to the doctor quickly. It could be infected. And a spinal infection is nothing to play with. It could lead to paralysis.
2006-11-10 17:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know now why you felt off a few days ago...your hubby is not well.
I don't know if you have heard about homeopathy.
this is a way of treatment using nature...go to yahoo search for it...click on homeopathy ..right there you have an answer.
get the advise of doctor to make sure it is not an infection.
after any injury, operation you should use ARNICA .....this heals fast like a magic..
do not delay. call the doctor who performed the surgery.and let's all know how are you both now?
2006-11-12 16:31:13 · answer #2 · answered by Googly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is any warmth, redness, or if he has a fever or chills along with it you need to go to the ER as soon as possible. An infection in the spinal area like that could be fatal. If it is just hard- it could just be scar tissue- if you are concerned, call the doctor's office and ask.
2006-11-10 17:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by lili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋