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Redness and swelling in scar

2025-02-16 05:47:36
Have undergone cholecystectomy 3 years back and having redness and swelling in the upper scar since then, what should I do now?
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Need few more details Kindly consult

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It's keloid over the scar.It may cause itching and redness.You don't need to be concerned about it.

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On scar it develops keloid. Nothing serious. Not needed anything.

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Not a major problem
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Wait for sometime For further treatment plans

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Kindly connect Will help you.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero.

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Consult a,surgeon

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It is keloid. Don't worry about it.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult Will help you

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Likely hypertrophic scar Consult on practo for evaluation

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