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Have Swelling, Redness, Itching And Burning In The Operated Area

Hi, I am 54 yr-old female who had oophorectomy on left side in 2007. The surgeon did the procedure leaving as small a surgical scar as possible, going through a previous laparoscopy scar in my belly button; about a half inch or so on each side of the naval area. It healed okay in about 6-8 wks. Today I noticed itching and burning, and was very surprised to see that along both sides of belly button and deep inside it, is very red, slightly swollen and very very itchy. I put some hydrogen peroxide on it, and it bubbled up a lot. Should I go to the er(don t have insurance yet, or a regular doctor) Thanks so much.
posted on Tue, 21 Jan 2014
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
you had oophorectomy on left side through the laproscopic scar in 2007.
Now it is seen that there is red, slightly swollen, and very itchy place along both sides of the belly button.It appears to be the surgical hernia.
I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods.
wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Have Swelling, Redness, Itching And Burning In The Operated Area

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. you had oophorectomy on left side through the laproscopic scar in 2007. Now it is seen that there is red, slightly swollen, and very itchy place along both sides of the belly button.It appears to be the surgical hernia. I advise you to consult a surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts, and protein rich foods. wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.