Comments on: Seroma – Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

By: Julia Paintsil

Julia Paintsil — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 02:59:50 +0000

i have had seroma for four years now what can happen and what must be done? the area often causes pain am I in danger?

By: Sallie Biles

Sallie Biles — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:24 +0000

I had a tram flat in 2009…my stomach is so swollen that i look about six months pregnant and i have a lump on my groin where the drain tubes had been doctors cant seem to figure out what is wrong with me

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:17:49 +0000

I have had 3 seromas on the same incision following incisional hernia repairs and an abdominal blockage.They appeared like water bulges under my skin. My first surgeon aspirated them twice after each surgery and they eventually reabsorbed. Recently I needed a third surgery for an complete abdominal blockage. The surgeon used the same incision for this surgery too. I developed another seroma following this surgery too. Due to the high risk of infection to the mesh from my hernias the surgeons will not drain it this time. I read on the Internet that applying cold cabbage leaves will help absorb the fluids. I have been putting the cabbage leaves over my seroma covering them with a paper towel then using my binder…Believe or not It’s Working!!!
I’ve done this for the past 3 days. I can see and feel that the liquid is being absorbed . I wear always wear a binder or a tight “tummy control” camisole to keep the fluids from getting bigger or reoccurring again… I hope this helps… It sounds weird but it’s worked for me!

By: jayne

jayne — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:18:16 +0000

i had lumpectory in aug 2011 in my groin after discovering i had skin cancer,had 2 drains in place for a week then they was removed,from then on everyweek ive have to have it manuel drain at the hospital as ive a large seroma thats keeps filling up.i went bk last week to get it drain and they have said they are going to leave it a extra week to see if it drains itself because apparently it will but will just take time,,has anyone else experenced this….my leg is just constanstley swollen right down to my toes now…its driving me pottie…

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 01:29:27 +0000

I had a lumpectomy in Oct. 2010 bc of breast cancer. Developed a seroma starting in Jan. 2011. Is now the size of an egg. Getting weekly manual lymph drainage therapy and I do it also on my own every day. No results yet.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:20:19 +0000

I had a seroma after ovarian removal 3 years ago. I had a staph infection, cellulitis and mrsa. I had a picc line placed and IV atb for 4 months. A drain tube was also placed for 4 months. It can become very bothersome but once it starts healing correctly , you will feel much better.

By: marie cesaro

marie cesaro — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:26:56 +0000

what is the best way to care for a seroma? keep it covered with pressure to try to stop? or let drain freely? what is the best way to avoid infection?

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:02:48 +0000

Do your doctors recommend lymphedema therapy for a seroma?(decongestion massage)

By: Betty Jo

Betty Jo — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:46:03 +0000

I had b/c 3 years ago w/removal of lymph nodes. From this I got a seroma that has been drained at EVERY 3 to 6 month check-up FOR 3 YEARS! Last time the surgeon put in a drain tube & removed it 1 week later – said he was afraid to leave it any longer for fear of infection. It always comes back within 24 hrs. I’M SICK OF THIS DARN THING!!!

By: Darcy

Darcy — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:14:16 +0000

I’ve been told I have a seroma in my groin, however I’ve never had surgery or any trauma there that I can recall (other than an ingrown hair). All the sites indicate that seromas are due to some type of trauma. Is it possible to have a seroma without trauma? It’s been there for about 6 months now. I’d love any other insight…won’t see my doc again for 2 months. Thanks