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Post op seroma and infection

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lesley73033
lesley73033

I had an inguinal hernia repaired early in Feb.  2 weeks after I developed a seroma which was open for about 6 weeks.  Just before it closed the nurse took a swab which showed a staph aureus infection so I was put on antibiotics which seemed to work but everything swelled up again and became sore 5 days later.  After 3 more types of antibiotics I finally feel a but better insasmuch as I'm not as sensitive in that area.  

I saw my hospital doctor last week and he told me that it wouldn't have been an infection and that treating staph aureus with antibiotics encourages MRSA.  He said that staph aureus was a normal occurence on the skin and would show on a swab.  My GP believes I have been getting abcesses in the repair area.  

I have just checked the NHS website and staph aureus infections in wound sites are treated with antibiotics and do happen.  Now I am starting to worry that my hospital doctor (who is usually lovely and helpful) just does not want to admit that things have gone wrong.  My GO is concerned that the infection is in the mesh and consequently is not clearing up properly.  I am still sore and swollen at the op site.  I have had previous hernias repaired and have never had pain for this long even taking the seroma into consideration.  I can't wear trousers or tights as the slight pressure around my wound site causes too much pain.

After looking at the NHS site I am now really worried about the junior doctor I have been seeing at the hospital.  Prior to this he was always happy to explain things to me and find out answers to any questions I had but now I feel he isn't taking me seriously.  Does anyone have any advice?

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  • clarice34348
    clarice34348 lesley73033

    Posted

    Go to. GI SPECIALIST and ask for a CAT scan to see what the real problem is and have them do blood work to check for infection. This is what a Good GI SPECIALIST would do without you having to ask. Good luck to you and I am sorry you are having these problems. Lesley, I will pray for you.
    • lesley73033
      lesley73033 clarice34348

      Posted

      Thanks, Clarice.  I don't know what a GI specialist is but anything like that has to be donw through your GP in the UK.
  • sue21470
    sue21470 lesley73033

    Posted

    I have same problem with a swollen abdomen and pain. I think I also need to see my GP.
    • lesley73033
      lesley73033 sue21470

      Posted

      Sue, if it's only been a few weeks since your surgery go on Monday.   My seroma started a couple of days after surgery and broke through the wound 2 weeks later.  It's better to have it drained if that's what it is.
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