Post Ablation Question

[lmoore]

I had an ablation 5 weeks ago & generally feeling okay except for the discomfort still in my groin & was wondering if this was normal & has anyone else experinced this?

Many thanks, Linda

[BobD Volunteer]

It can last a while. Has the bruising gone yet? If you haven't all ready do read this.

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If you are worried do ring your arrhythmia nurse.

[jeanjeannie50]

No, I don't think it's right for you to still feel discomfort in your groin after 5 weeks. I've had 3 ablations and my groin was better each time after a week, or 2 at the most.

Jean

[Fullofheart in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Exactly the same for me. Had 3rd on 22 Dec and just feels slightly delicate there now. Perfectly fine walking and doing pilates etc. Bruising reducing.

[KiwiBlake]

Hi LindaI had an ablation last September. I had quite a hard lump, about the size of a pea, just under the skin, where the catheter was inserted. It slowly shrunk over 6 weeks. Was tender for about the first month. No sign of it now, completely gone.

Blake

[BlueINR]

Have you looked at it? I know it's hard to see, as I have one also, but if you hold a hand mirror to the site you can check for redness and/or swelling. My last one was about 2 months ago, and it still smarts a bit now and then, though I don't see anything unusual about it. Redness or swelling may indicate infection, and that should be attended to.