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PFO	26th August 2002 19:43

Para-umbilical hernia problems

Hello,

I recently had a para-umbilical hernia repaired.

The wound is now discharging a watery, blood-stained fluid, at the rate of approx. 2 tablespoons per day. This discharge is odourless.

Is this something to be worried about?

The nurses at my GP's say it simply needs dressing daily.

Thanks

PFO

Mac the Knife

27th August 2002 19:55

You've probably got a little wound seroma (collection of tissue fluid). Not uncommon. It coming out is nature's way of resolving the problem. Usually clears up after a week or two.

Agree with nurses:D

PFO	27th August 2002 22:01

Thanks Mac,

Does appear to be slowly drying up.

Thankfully there is no inflamation of the wound as I am hoping to be back on my feet as soon as possible.

Cheers

PFO

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