Patient's question:
A hernia surgery left my left leg swollen for over a month. I had surgery on my left inguinal hernia, and now I'm feeling extremely painful. I can't even get out of bed or walk. It feels like it's about to break off with just a slight exertion. Right now, I just want to know what to do about the leg swelling after a hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
For leg swelling that reappears after hernia repair surgery, further careful examination is needed to identify the specific cause of the leg swelling. If the swelling is on the left leg, attention should be paid, as the surgery cannot be ruled out as a result of excessive local traction. If there is significant pain after getting out of bed, further careful examination and follow-up are necessary to rule out the possibility of deep vein thrombosis.