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Swelling and redness
Have undergone cholecystectomy 3 years back, since then I am having this red and swollen scar in the upper stitched area..what should I do?
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An exam by a surgeon will help settle the problem. Apparently,a port herniation cant be excluded too esp if it increases in size on straining
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It’s a way of scar healing. If it’s bothering you, see a general surgeon otherwise ignore.
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Hypertrophic scar
Treatment options
1. Scar revision by plastic surgeon
2. Intralesion steroid injectons
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It's looking like a hypertrophic scar. So you can consult a surgeon nearby, they will provide you a dressing material or injection therapy as per the requirement.
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consult a surgeon
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Its probably a hypertropic scar at present... u can try regular massage of the wound with scar reducing ointments or simply with coconut oil... there is also a chance that in early post surgery period the suture put inside (might be vicryl) can cause some local skin reaction till the suture dissolves..
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can review with the operating surgeon once for consultation
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