I had a hernia operation at the belly button just over nine weeks ago the right hand side of the wound is bleeding and open but I have just noticed that the area around the open bit is very red could it be infected
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August 20, 2018
Answer: Many factors can impair healing of surgical wounds
Hello,
Thank you for your question. Itching is not typically a symptom of infection, though it is common during wound healing, particularly in patients prone to keloid scarring. As you suggested, it is also possible the scar is itching from irritation from you clothing rubbing during child...
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Thank you for your question. Generally patients report lingering twinges for 4-6 weeks following surgery. If the pain is excessive, sharp or burning in nature, and persistent, it may indicate nerve involvement and should be evaluated by your surgeon.
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Dr. Moein
Hello,
Since pain is usually the body's language to tell us something is "wrong," if can feel quite disconcerting. In the case of post-surgical pain, occasional discomfort is to be expected.
If the pain is so severe that it interferes with normal activities, is worsening, or is...