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What Causes Bluish Black Discoloration On The Scar Tissue After An Appendectomy?
Question: My external appendix scar tissue seems to be opening up. The scar area seems to be black and blue. I am 81 and the scare tissue is almost as old.76
Brief Answer:
Many possibilities herewith .need complete details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are many reasons of wound gaping or color change in wound as
- developing hernia - infection - injury in some way over the part .
Kindly provide the necessary details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Since when noticed color change .
2. Obvious bulge or swelling over and above the skin when cough or weight
lifting activity .
3. History of any injury over the scar .
Awaiting for your response .
Regards .
Many possibilities herewith .need complete details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are many reasons of wound gaping or color change in wound as
- developing hernia - infection - injury in some way over the part .
Kindly provide the necessary details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Since when noticed color change .
2. Obvious bulge or swelling over and above the skin when cough or weight
lifting activity .
3. History of any injury over the scar .
Awaiting for your response .
Regards .
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