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What Could Be The Reason For Nausea And Smelly Discharge From Belly After Having Gall Bladder Surgery?
I had surgery twelve years ago and had my gallbladder removed. The incision in my belly button became infected. This morning I woke up feeling nausous and there is a really smelly discharge coming from my belly button. When I bend over it pinches. Scared and nervous that there is something really wrong.
Tue, 23 Dec 2014
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I suggest visit a surgeon and get the discharge collected in a swab and test for gram stain, bacterial aerobic/anaerobic culture and sensitivity testing done. Start the antibiotics based on the results. Smelly infections are due to "anaerobic" infections.
You also need to get an ultrasound of abdomen done to see any collection of fluid and involvement of any internal organs.
Kindly mention any other symptom you have?
Take care.
I suggest visit a surgeon and get the discharge collected in a swab and test for gram stain, bacterial aerobic/anaerobic culture and sensitivity testing done. Start the antibiotics based on the results. Smelly infections are due to "anaerobic" infections.
You also need to get an ultrasound of abdomen done to see any collection of fluid and involvement of any internal organs.
Kindly mention any other symptom you have?
Take care.
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