I had laparscopic umbilical surgery nearly 4 weeks ago with I 5 incisions and have terrible pain by above belly button to the left side near the suture of the larges incision. I have pulling ripping pain. And burning pain and sensitive skin in that area for many hours after a bowel movement. I feel like something is terribly wrong but my doctor says I have to wait for six weeks before he will do a scan.
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August 12, 2019
Answer: Why do I have so much pain after laparoscopic umbilical surgery?
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Thank you for your question. As Shakov explained, the navel piercing of the skin should be well-above the deeper layers of the abdominal wall. Like all piercings, abdominal piercings are at risk of infection, so it will be important to keep the area clean. If your surgery had been more...
It looks like a granuloma. A relatively benign process. Speak with your surgeon, typically he will place Silver Nitrate stick on it and it will resolve
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Thank you for your question. The appearance of the abdomen after hernia repair depends largely on the size of the hernia and the type of hernia repair. Bulging at the site of the hernia can also be due to a fluid collection. Not knowing the size or your hernia or type of...
