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linsey39536
linsey39536

So I'm 16 days out from my right total hip replacement. My incision is a little red and swollen and tender. I have NO other symptoms. It's this normal or is it infected?

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  • golf4_58
    golf4_58 linsey39536

    Posted

    honestly get it cheked out....if you have a fever or chills..yes it could be an infection...blood tests to measure your white blood count and elevated pain can be done over a 2 day period to ensure you dont have an infection...very important
  • rose0000
    rose0000 linsey39536

    Posted

    It is probably nothing to worry about, but get it checked today.
  • steve86482
    steve86482 linsey39536

    Posted

    Stitches, staples or Glue. Could be just the healing process most likely. When is your follow-up? Best of luck
    • linsey39536
      linsey39536 steve86482

      Posted

      They used glue and febuary 2nd.i just got off the phone with the doctor they said it was normal and if I start running a fever or the incision starts oozing pus or draining or becomes hot, then to call right away and then they would worry.
  • herse
    herse linsey39536

    Posted

    Hi . yes this is normal in my experience but you coud always ring ward up as i did and checked with them
  • hazel14263
    hazel14263 linsey39536

    Posted

    God yes that's normal ! Mine is no longer swollen but still red and itchy 14 weeks on and mine is not infected .

  • susan_106
    susan_106 linsey39536

    Posted

    My surgeon says that whatever you see happening on the outside is also what's going on inside! I'd get it checked out even just seeing the surgery nurse if you don't want to bother the doctor. I never had any problem with my scar in fact the dressing came off after 10 days and was nice and dry. It's now at 14 weeks a lovely neat scar no longer than an iPhone 5 on length 😊

  • Msky
    Msky linsey39536

    Posted

    Hi Lindsey.Does the incision have drainage?Is it more painful? Does the area surrounding it feel warm or tender to touch? Is there any areas that appear to be gapping ? When an incision becomes infected it will tend to get pink.Its worth a discussion with your Doc because here we are at a weekend.You don't want infection getting into your bone,which starts with the incision.Does not hurt to give the Doc a call ?

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