Hi. I had my daughter by c-section a little over 3 weeks ago and since the surgery I ve noticed a hard lump above the right side of my incision. It aches a little and hurts when pushed on. It s a weekend and don t see my doctor till Monday but I worry alot so it s kind of consuming me. I did kind of over do it yesterday cleaning my house and last night noticed a little swelling on that side. What could this be and should I go to the er?
Hello hope the answer helps you. As you mentioned that C/section 3 weeks back and now with hard lump on right side of incision. No worries madam as swelling is not erythematous or giving any discharge just a swelling which could be a HYPERTROPHIC scar. Sometimes in few patients with exuberant healing response or sometimes suture used for closing inside facial wall is getting embedded with tissues gives a gritty feeling that takes 2-3 months to settle. You take Tylenol forte will help you relief discomfort and some topical analgesic as Volta gel till you visit the primary doctor. Avoid tight clothing and sweating to reduce irritation over site