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Can Old Scar Of Appendectomy Causes Pain And Inflammation?
I have a 18 year old scar on my abdomen that runs from my belly button down due to an appendectomy when I was 12. I woke up two days ago with pain in the lower right quadrant of my abdomen and on the scar there is a sore that has a weird smell its red with inflammation and it looks like pus may becoming out of it.
Mon, 22 Jul 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection of the incision.
I suggest to clean the incision and apply an antibiotic cream.
I also suggest covering with a clean bandage.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest consulting your physician.
Oral antibiotics may be needed to treat the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection of the incision.
I suggest to clean the incision and apply an antibiotic cream.
I also suggest covering with a clean bandage.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest consulting your physician.
Oral antibiotics may be needed to treat the infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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