How do you treat a seroma?
Common treatments for a seroma include:
- Antibiotics to treat infection.
- Aspiration to remove accumulated fluid.
- Drain placement to enable drainage of accumulating fluid.
- Observation to monitor the seroma.
- Surgery to repair the area of the seroma.
What does a seroma look like?
In many cases, a seroma will have the appearance of a swollen lump, like a large cyst. It may also be tender or sore when touched. A clear discharge from the surgical incision is common when a seroma is present. You may have an infection if the discharge becomes bloody, changes color, or develops an odor.
How do you get rid of seroma naturally?
Home remedies The area may experience hardening once the seroma heals. Heat can be applied to the area to help it heal more quickly. A heating pad or hot compress can be applied for about 15 minutes every few hours. This helps with fluid drainage while providing additional comfort to the incision area.
What is a seroma after surgery?
A seroma is a build-up of clear fluid inside the body. It happens most often after surgery. A seroma is not often dangerous, but it can cause pain and discomfort. If you have a seroma, your doctor or care provider can offer advice or relief.
Will a seroma go away on its own?
The seroma may go away on its own within a few weeks or months. Your body slowly absorbs the fluid. No medicine will make it go away faster. But if you have a large seroma or if it’s causing pain, your healthcare provider may drain it.
How long before a seroma hardens?
A seroma is a sterile collection of fluid under the skin, usually at the site of a surgical incision. Fluid builds up under the skin where tissue was removed. It may form soon after your surgery. Or it may form up to about 1 to 2 weeks after surgery.
How do you get rid of a seroma after surgery?
To help get rid of your seroma, a doctor or nurse may:
- Drain the fluid with a needle and syringe.
- Drain it more than once.
- Put pressure on the swollen area.
- Give you a shot to collapse and seal the empty space (sclerotherapy)
When Should a seroma be aspirated?
If the affected area increases in size or presents with any sign of infection (e.g., redness, pus), a healthcare professional may drain the seroma using a needle and a syringe, a procedure known as aspiration. Aspiration of clear fluid not only confirms the diagnosis but can also alleviate pain.
Does Draining a seroma hurt?
Seroma is present but not causing pain or discomfort. Draining small seromas which are not causing discomfort is not clinically necessary and increases risk of infection as this is an invasive procedure.
How do I know if I have seroma?
The presence of a seroma can be identified if the following signs and symptoms are present:
- Transparent or clear fluid under the wound;
- A swollen spot;
- Fluctuation in the area;
- Pain in or around the wound;
- Redness and increased temperature in the area surrounding the wound.
What does seroma feel like?
In many cases, a seroma will have the appearance of a swollen lump, like a large cyst. It may also be tender or sore when touched. A clear discharge from the surgical incision is common when a seroma is present. You may have an infection if the discharge becomes bloody, changes color, or develops an odor.
Do seromas go away on their own?
A seroma will commonly resolve on its own within a month by draining onto the surface of your skin or reabsorbing into the body. For more serious seromas, it can take up to a year for the symptoms to resolve. Bigger seromas may require aspiration, which is when the fluid is drained with a syringe.
What are the symptoms of seroma?
Swelling