4 days post hematoma surgery. Is dark blood coming from incision site a good indication it is healing?

April 4, 2017
Asked By:JasonTaylor26 in Irvine, CA

The incision site didnt bleed much the first few days- then i took a shower and it has been leaking what looks to be dark old blood. Is this common and is there a point where to much blood is bad? Ive changed the gauze a few times today- can i expect it to taper off?

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April 10, 2017

Answer: Oozing from incision 4 days after hematoma evacuation

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April 10, 2017

Answer: Hematoma

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April 6, 2017

Answer: Wound healing

April 6, 2017

Answer: Wound healing

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Answer: Hematoma treatment

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