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What Causes A Lump Near Belly Button?
hi when i was 14 i had my appendix taken out and it left a horrible scar from my belly button downwards and from that i had it neatened up which didnt work because it got infected and 5 years later i noticed a soft lump which wasnt a spot and it is now weeping puss was just wondering if you have any suggestions cause i am concerned to what it is
Thu, 15 May 2014
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
This may be a stitch or fb abscess.
A course of antibiotic for 5 days should help.
IT this does not- a small surgery to remove the foreign body will settle the problem.
Thanks for your query.
This may be a stitch or fb abscess.
A course of antibiotic for 5 days should help.
IT this does not- a small surgery to remove the foreign body will settle the problem.
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