Question 1

I've had a lump on my chest for a few months now, and it's pressing on my esophagus because sometimes I have trouble swallowing food. It feels like it's right under the skin, maybe on the middle chest bone at the bottom. It's about an inch in diameter, soft, moving, and not painful. Im wondering if it could be a Lipoma since I have other similar lumps on my arms and thighs that haven't caused problems. I haven't been able to see a doctor in person yet because of Covid. Do you think this is likely a benign, noncancerous tumor? Any advice or suggestions would be really helpful.

Accepted Answer

need CT scan and proceed

Question 2

The surgery wound from my perianal pus removal a month ago hasn't fully healed yet and there's a small bump on one side - could that be fat? I attached a picture, how much longer might it take to heal completely and what can I do to help it heal faster so I can get back to normal

Accepted Answer

Bump may be granulation or fat‚Äîkeep clean, sitz baths, and recheck with surgeon if healing doesn‚Äôt progress.

Question 3

I recently had laparoscopic surgery for an inguinal hernia, but it's been 10 days and now I'm dealing with fever and chills. They found out there's an infection and pus where the mesh is, though it's sterile with no bacteria found. The doctor thinks my body is rejecting the mesh and wants to do another surgery to take it out. Is there any other option besides a second surgery and mesh removal? And if they do take out the mesh, am I at risk of getting another inguinal hernia? Just looking for some advice on what to do next. Any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Mesh  is required to strengthen the wall, in direct hernia this is done to prevent  the recurrence of hernia..  Doctor will the mesh  allergy,  mesh  is made of inert metal which  don't react with external agent..  But if you are really allergic  to it then they will remove it...

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