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What Causes Sore, Tender And Large Belly Button?

I had laparoscopic surgery with my appendix, on the 2nd of July. a couple of days later my belly button was sore, went to the doctor and have been applying bactroban since the 8th of july, it is still about the same, not quite as tender, but still bigger than normal. Is this normal?
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.


It is due to the inflammation of the area. It is the site where 10 mm port containing the camera is inserted.


If bactroban isn't working and you feel pain, fever and sick, you may take oral antibiotics for the infection. If I was your treating physician I would have prescribed you Augmentin Tablets, if not allergic to. Plus Ibuprofen for pain; and topically to apply Triple Antibiotic Ointment.

Hope I answered all of your questions. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too.

Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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What Causes Sore, Tender And Large Belly Button?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. It is due to the inflammation of the area. It is the site where 10 mm port containing the camera is inserted. If bactroban isn t working and you feel pain, fever and sick, you may take oral antibiotics for the infection. If I was your treating physician I would have prescribed you Augmentin Tablets, if not allergic to. Plus Ibuprofen for pain; and topically to apply Triple Antibiotic Ointment. Hope I answered all of your questions. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA