Just started a new job and its pretty strenuous work.bending lifting etc. Noticed I have a small hard lump in the vicinity of where my stoma used to be.I also stain a bit when I go.could it be a hernia?
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Does it bulge when you bear down? If so, then yes, it is a hernia.
If not, it still could be a hernia, but more likely lumpy scar tissue. If it was trapped intestine, you'd be having pain. So that is my second question, is it painful? If it is painful, and increasingly so, then you probably ought to go to the ER or urgent care and have it looked at.
Jan
If not, it still could be a hernia, but more likely lumpy scar tissue. If it was trapped intestine, you'd be having pain. So that is my second question, is it painful? If it is painful, and increasingly so, then you probably ought to go to the ER or urgent care and have it looked at.
Jan
No it doesn't hurt but it is alittle red.And no,it doesn't bulge. Thanks that makes me feel better.
How long ago was your take-down? It can take 6 months or more for the color to fade on a scar.
Jan
Jan
It's been 5 months. But the redness is where the lump is.But I think that's due to where it is. The lump is inbetween my stoma scar and an old c-section scar.
Hmmmm. That is different. Sounds like you are having adhesion related partial obstruction. You probably should show it to your doctor. It may be nothing of signifigance, but it should be evaluated.
Jan
Jan
Unfortunately right now I am without insurance.Can it wait a while? I'm not sure what a partial obstruction from adhesions means.
Adhesions are internal scar tissue that can bind your intestines, like rubber bands. If your pain is minimal and the obstructive symptoms mild, you can leave it alone and just monitor it. They wouldn't do surgery unless symptoms were severe. My concern was that here was redness NOT in your scar area. That could mean an abscess or seroma. So, keep an eye on it and watch for worsening symptoms, fever, that sort of thing.
An
An
Thank you Jan. As soon as my coverage kicks in I will seek out a doc.Until then,I will monitor it. Anyone from the Savannah area? New to the area and would like any feedback on surgeons here.