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Developed Red, Tender And Swelling On Old Laparoscopic Appendectomy Scar. Cure?

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Posted on Fri, 5 Apr 2013
Question: I have a 3 year old laparoscopic appendectomy scar that is suddenly red, slightly swollen, sore and warm to the touch
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Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (55 minutes later)
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
Old scar developing redness, tenderness, swelling and warmth probably points towards infection and inflammation of the scar tissue. I would advise you to visit a doctor nearby as you might require a course of oral antibiotic along with anti inflammatory drugs and antibiotic cream.
Hope that answers your query. Take care
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Developed Red, Tender And Swelling On Old Laparoscopic Appendectomy Scar. Cure?

Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
Old scar developing redness, tenderness, swelling and warmth probably points towards infection and inflammation of the scar tissue. I would advise you to visit a doctor nearby as you might require a course of oral antibiotic along with anti inflammatory drugs and antibiotic cream.
Hope that answers your query. Take care