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. It's even to the point where I can't get out of bed or walk. The slightest bit of effort feels like it's about to break off. Right now, I just want to know what to do about the leg swelling after a hernia surgery?Doctor's answer:
Regarding the recurrence of leg edema after hernia repair surgery, further careful examination is required to identify the specific cause of the leg edema. If the edema is on the left leg, it is important not to rule out the possibility that the surgery may have caused 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.