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Does Umbilical Incision Infection Causing Acute Pain Need ER Admission?

Hi. I took my husband to the ER earlier today due to an infection at the sight of an incision. This incision is umbilical and is due to an laprascopic removal of his gall bladder. The infection is not inside the fascia but was bad enough they reopened the incision (surgery was performed Sept. 14th) today to drain and clean it and then packed it. Now he is in a great deal of pain at the site and tylenol and oxycodone are not doing the trick to stop it. Should we return to the ER?
Fri, 30 Dec 2016
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
There is no need to see Er if you ask me. the would should be cleaned and it can be left open by his GP or nurse. he can apply antibiotic oitnment and it will be good.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Does Umbilical Incision Infection Causing Acute Pain Need ER Admission?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. There is no need to see Er if you ask me. the would should be cleaned and it can be left open by his GP or nurse. he can apply antibiotic oitnment and it will be good. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.