Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Raised Bump At The Incision Site Of Appendix Removal?
I had my appendix removed and a hernia on my belly button at the same time. This was two months ago. Ever so often I get a raised bump that looks like a welt beside my Incision and it gets red and itchy. Usually only lasts a day and goes away. Any ideas what this could be?
Wed, 18 Mar 2015
hi,
thanks for writing to hcm.
red itchy bumps at the site of surgical incision is common after surgeries due to excessive fibrous tissue accumalation as a process of healing at the site of stitches. you could consult your surgeon who operated on you regarding this. he might give you an antiallergic ointment. i hope you have taken your full course of antibiotics prescribed during surgery.
take care
Dr.Aseem Rai
thanks for writing to hcm.
red itchy bumps at the site of surgical incision is common after surgeries due to excessive fibrous tissue accumalation as a process of healing at the site of stitches. you could consult your surgeon who operated on you regarding this. he might give you an antiallergic ointment. i hope you have taken your full course of antibiotics prescribed during surgery.
take care
Dr.Aseem Rai
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....