What Causes Bluish Black Discoloration On The Scar Tissue After An Appendectomy?

Posted on Sun, 20 Aug 2017

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Question : My external appendix scar tissue seems to be opening up. The scar area seems to be black and blue. I am 81 and the scare tissue is almost as old.76

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Many possibilities herewith .need complete details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are many reasons of wound gaping or color change in wound as
- developing hernia - infection - injury in some way over the part .

Kindly provide the necessary details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Since when noticed color change .
2. Obvious bulge or swelling over and above the skin when cough or weight
lifting activity .
3. History of any injury over the scar .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj