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Swelling near stiches
Have done cholecystectomy 2 years back and recently observing two small swelling near the side stiches and sometimes have ache too.. what's the reason..I am attaching photos of it
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It looks like something that is called a keloid or hypertrophic scar. It is genetic in nature and you probably will develop this on the skin wherever you have a small cut or injury. If it's very painful and bothersome then you need to consult a surgeon and if you need treatment for the scar, consult a plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
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Doesn't look harmful. Follow the above advice.
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Looks like hypertrophic scar..
If you want the scars to go away completely, then you have to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon..
And in case you use desi garments in which the belly is completely covered, then you can leave it like this only.
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Use elastic abdominal brace continuously..
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Avoid scratches over your body.
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Dr. Syed Haris Masood
General Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hypertrophic scar.
Can b cured by local steriod injection.
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Dr. Raiba Deshmukh
General Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Coconut oil massage
No need of antibiotics as there is no infection
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