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Hernia Aftercare


Rarely, some people can experience troublesome problems after their hernia repair operation. The following symptoms may need treatment:

Moderate to severe pain, or persistent discomfort after 24 hours
‘Flu-like’ symptoms, with a high temperature
A very sore or inflamed wound site
An excessively bruised wound site
Persistent nausea and sickness
If you experience any of the above, call the 24-hour Doctor or GP post-operative helpline. We will provide you with advice on what to do.