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Could Itchy Skin After Surgery For Pancreatitis, Necrosis, Large Pcydeocyst With Gallbladder Removal Normal?
My father has just come home after 14 weeks in hospital. He had a acute pancreatitis and necrosis and a very large pcydeocyst. After surgery dad is now home however especially at night all of his skin becomes very itchy ? He was very swollen whilst in hospital and has very dry skin. Could this be the cause of the irritation? Dad also had is gallbladder removed.
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Hello,
According to your complaints it seems that the itch is related to dry skin. I would recommend you to apply moisturizing lotion containing white soft paraffin on the entire body 2-3 times in a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
According to your complaints it seems that the itch is related to dry skin. I would recommend you to apply moisturizing lotion containing white soft paraffin on the entire body 2-3 times in a day.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
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