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What Causes Pressure Sensation On Surgical Scars?
I was wondering I have a lot of pressure right around my scar from 3 surgeries...but I have also gain weigh and I was wondering with the weigh gain if that is causing pressure where my scar is...I also have only 1 tube and 1 ovary they said they could not find my left ovary which I had only half after having a cyst on it...my belly is hanging over my scar so I didn t know if they is giving me a lot of pressure...thanks
Mon, 17 Jun 2019
Hi,
It could be due to scar contraction. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. In severe cases, steroid injection to the scar may be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be due to scar contraction. Consult a general surgeon and get evaluated. In severe cases, steroid injection to the scar may be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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