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Had Laparoscopic Removal Of Appendix And Gall Bladder Removal. Itching And Redness Of The Incisions. Worried

I had a laparoscopic removal of my appendix and gallbladder three weeks ago today. Saw the doctor a week ago for my follow-up; my incisions were a bit red, but he said they weren't infected and said everything was healing fine. A couple days later my whole belly started itching and have been ever since. Call the surgeon, said use 1% Hydrocortisone cream and I've been using that 2 or 3 times a day. However, over the past couple of days, my largest and lowest incision (the one in the muscle) has gotten more red, though it is not hot, swollen, and I'm not running a fever; I feel fine. Do I need to worry? Everything is just itchy!!!
posted on Sun, 12 May 2013
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Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.
This is nothing uncommon and it seems like to be minor wound infection. I wouldnt even apply cortisone cream, it should heal by itself. Just keep it clean and dry. If you notice ous discharge or wound dehiscence you should seek help, but till that dont have to worry. Fever shouldnt be related to such a small wound infection. Wish you good health.
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Had Laparoscopic Removal Of Appendix And Gall Bladder Removal. Itching And Redness Of The Incisions. Worried

Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. This is nothing uncommon and it seems like to be minor wound infection. I wouldnt even apply cortisone cream, it should heal by itself. Just keep it clean and dry. If you notice ous discharge or wound dehiscence you should seek help, but till that dont have to worry. Fever shouldnt be related to such a small wound infection. Wish you good health.