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Scabs Fallen Off After Laparoscopy, Yellow Sloughly Look, Hurts. Is It Normal ?

Hi I had a laparoscopy 15th June and the port within the naval was covered in a glue and stitched internal I do believe.. the scabs have now fallen off and I have been left with a yellow sloughy looking area. is this just because the scabs have fallen off .. my GP has got me on 500mg flucloxocillan x4 perday .. but it hurts
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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It appears that you have a umblical infection which needs serious attention of your PCP/Doctor.A visit to your surgeon if required may help,a swab for bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity may help identify the best antibiotic to be used,daily dressing would help.
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Scabs Fallen Off After Laparoscopy, Yellow Sloughly Look, Hurts. Is It Normal ?

It appears that you have a umblical infection which needs serious attention of your PCP/Doctor.A visit to your surgeon if required may help,a swab for bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity may help identify the best antibiotic to be used,daily dressing would help.