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Lump In Belly Button, Spreading And Growing, Bleeding. Undergone Ball Gladder Surgery. Any Ideas?
I had gall bladder surgery just over a year ago. After I healed from the surgery I developed a lump in my belly button. It has grown and has several "lumps" it is dark blue to purple. If I work out or do any strenous exercise it bleeds and hurts. Is this related to my gall bladder surgery? Any idea what this is and what caused it?
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Possibilities are as follows,
In 1 -2 % of cases a laparotomy wound disrupts and viscera are eventrated .
However peak incidence after 10-12 days of surgery.
Operating surgeon is not responsible for this thing.
Predisposing factors are,
Infection,
persistent cough,
abdominal distension,
leakage of pancreatic enzymes,
Hypoproteinaemia,
anemia,
jaundice.
This type of disease is known as abdominal dehiscence .
Due to serous discharge peritoneal suture line tears.
Pink discharge is there after mild to moderate degree of lump (s) formation.
Consult a surgeon ( operating ) and get in complete treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
If further any question I will reply gladly.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Possibilities are as follows,
In 1 -2 % of cases a laparotomy wound disrupts and viscera are eventrated .
However peak incidence after 10-12 days of surgery.
Operating surgeon is not responsible for this thing.
Predisposing factors are,
Infection,
persistent cough,
abdominal distension,
leakage of pancreatic enzymes,
Hypoproteinaemia,
anemia,
jaundice.
This type of disease is known as abdominal dehiscence .
Due to serous discharge peritoneal suture line tears.
Pink discharge is there after mild to moderate degree of lump (s) formation.
Consult a surgeon ( operating ) and get in complete treatment.
Hope I have answered your query.
If further any question I will reply gladly.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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