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What Causes Bruised And Painful Appendectomy Scar?
My old apendectomy scar is hurting, feels like a bruise and hurts when I touch it and hurts when I walk. Is this normal? I had the surgery about 8 yrs ago. And also it was an exploritory surgery due to they did not know what was wrong with me, so it is a long scar prob 10in long.
After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that you need a physical examination of the wound . Kindly consult a physician or surgeon personally for physical examination and treatment
Hopefully this information will guide you properly.
Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap
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What Causes Bruised And Painful Appendectomy Scar?
Hello There After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that you need a physical examination of the wound . Kindly consult a physician or surgeon personally for physical examination and treatment Hopefully this information will guide you properly. Kind Regards Dr Bhanu Partap