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What Causes Infection And Swelling In Belly Button?
Question: My belly button keeps getting infected and swollen. I've had several surgeries in that area
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
If there was some incisions in that area, for sure some stitches in the deep layers were left. Some of this stitches are absorable, some are permanent. Now in some cases this stitches irritate the tissues and cause recurring inflammation.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon. He should remove the stitches.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards
detailed below
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
If there was some incisions in that area, for sure some stitches in the deep layers were left. Some of this stitches are absorable, some are permanent. Now in some cases this stitches irritate the tissues and cause recurring inflammation.
I suggest you to consult general surgeon. He should remove the stitches.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
the last surgery in that area was 2 years ago. shouldn't they be absorbed
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
One layer of the stitches is usually non absorbable. It means this stitches stay there for ever. And they can give such symptom even few years after a surgery.
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Detailed Answer:
One layer of the stitches is usually non absorbable. It means this stitches stay there for ever. And they can give such symptom even few years after a surgery.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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