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Are Hardness, Redness And Tenderness Around Naval Normal After Gallbladder Removal?
A week and a half ago my gallbladder was removed. After surgery I had some bruising below the belly button incision that went away. Since it has become very hard around the area surrounding my belly button, tender to the tounch, slightly red, and a slight warmth to the touch. Is this all normal? If not should I call my surgeon in the morning or go to the hospital?
noted history of recent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and current tenderness, warmth and redness over the umbilical port site. it is possible that you have a surgical site infection. to rule this out, it is best if you do a follow-up consult with your surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as ultrasound and complete blood count may be requested) and management (medical and/or surgical drainage if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. avoid manipulation of the affected site and daily wound care is also advised.
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~dr.kaye
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Are Hardness, Redness And Tenderness Around Naval Normal After Gallbladder Removal?
hi. noted history of recent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and current tenderness, warmth and redness over the umbilical port site. it is possible that you have a surgical site infection. to rule this out, it is best if you do a follow-up consult with your surgeon, for physical examination and clinical evaluation. diagnostics (such as ultrasound and complete blood count may be requested) and management (medical and/or surgical drainage if indications are found) will be directed accordingly. avoid manipulation of the affected site and daily wound care is also advised. hope this helps. good day!! ~dr.kaye