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Small Bruise, Severe Pain In Incision Area After Removal Of Appendix. Could This Be Possible Blood Clot?
Hi, had appendix removed laproscopically a week ago & although I expect to be in pain, the incision on my left side is absolutely bringing me to tears. I have a small bruise there. Even a regimine of Tylenol every two hrs then Percocet every two hrs will assist me in doing taks related to this area. I called the on-call-nurse last night and she said something about chockers & tubes used during surgery and that this could be a blood clot that my body needs to absorb. Is this something to just work through, or to perhaps have the ER investigate?
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Small Bruise, Severe Pain In Incision Area After Removal Of Appendix. Could This Be Possible Blood Clot?
Hi Thanks for writing in The information provided does point to some form of inflammatory reaction at the local site It would be better if you get an ultrasound done as the pain is not bearable A complete blood count will help rule out any infection Do write back in case of concern