Hard lump in wound after hernia surgery

Everyone knows that hernia is not a pleasant thing to suffer from, because frequent occurrences can make people feel very painful, and may even cause a sudden hernia problem due to crying or mood changes. After the last occurrence, the patient can be given surgical treatment, but wound care after hernia surgery becomes a critical issue.

Postoperative matters

1. The wound will feel tight and painful 1 to 2 weeks after the operation. This is normal. The doctor will prescribe painkillers for you to relieve the pain.

2. The wound should be kept clean and dry. If the gauze becomes wet, please notify the nurse and the doctor will change the gauze for you.

3. You should lie flat on the bed after the operation. If you want to sit in a semi-lying position, you should bend your knees to avoid increased abdominal pressure.

4. Usually you can get out of bed and move around on the day after the operation. When getting out of bed, first move the healthy side of the body to the edge of the bed, lie on the healthy side, and use the healthy arm to support the body to sit up. When you want to lie down, first sit on the edge of the bed, use the healthy arm to support the body, and slowly lie down from the healthy side.

5. If there is tension at the suture site or swelling of the scrotum, you must stay in bed and can only get out of bed after the swelling disappears.

6. Strengthen nutrition and eat light and easy to digest food.

7. Avoid excessive activities, running or jumping within one and a half months after the operation, and avoid constipation, coughing, crying, etc. to prevent recurrence.

8. Wound care:

(1) The wound will feel tight and painful 2-3 days after surgery. This is normal.

(2) After returning home, please keep the wound clean and dry, and cover the wound with beauty glue

9. Diet:

(1) Increase the intake of high-protein foods such as dairy products, eggs, and fish, which can promote wound healing

(2) Drinking at least 2000cc of water a day or eating more fruits and vegetables can prevent constipation.

10. Daily life:

(1) Pressing the wound with your hand when coughing suddenly or moving can reduce the pain caused by abdominal force.

(2) Avoid activities that increase abdominal pressure within three months after surgery, such as coughing, straining to defecate, lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs for a long time, mountain climbing, riding a bicycle, riding a motorcycle, running and other strenuous exercises