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What Causes A Red Patch Above The Scar After An Operation?
i had a mastectomy 10 wks ago.iv had no probs with healing just my arms a bit stiff but hats not a prob.i reached up to a cupboard last night and i noticed like a red patch above my scar.could i have hurt my vein.no pain no lumps just like a blEED under my skin can you help me asap as im going on hols tomorowTHANK YOU
Mon, 16 May 2016
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In the given scenario and history facts,You- seems to suffer from-indurated skin wound.But as you never had any wound infection and has only stiff arms,possibility of deep wound blood-collection -leaking after stretch of the arm concerned.Thus it seems to be unresolved wound hematoma, which showed up as bleeding under your skin.
Subclinical wound infection with unresolved hematoma of the breast wound, could be the cause of this bleed under the skin.
This is because of delayed wound healing,may be due to subclinical wound infection/ or Stithc granuloma, getting opened up, in your case.
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M.S.Genl-CVTS
Read and Reviewed your query in context to your health issues.
In the given scenario and history facts,You- seems to suffer from-indurated skin wound.But as you never had any wound infection and has only stiff arms,possibility of deep wound blood-collection -leaking after stretch of the arm concerned.Thus it seems to be unresolved wound hematoma, which showed up as bleeding under your skin.
Subclinical wound infection with unresolved hematoma of the breast wound, could be the cause of this bleed under the skin.
This is because of delayed wound healing,may be due to subclinical wound infection/ or Stithc granuloma, getting opened up, in your case.
Hope this reply would help you to resolve the health issues with help of doctors attending on you.
If need be, update any health issue 24 x 7 by a direct question to ME, at following HCM link-
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229
Dear, Don't forget to close this query with YOUR pleasing feedback comments to rate this reply and service, to boost the morale of incoming Emergency patients like YOU, at HCM services.
If you want to update more details and ask more update queries ,
You are most Welcome herewith !!
Good Day!!
Wishing Good Healthy Life in time to come!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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