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A member asked:
I had laparoscopic surgery a week ago. my belly button incision is painful and has some yellow thick puss sitting in it. is there an infection?
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Need To Be Seen: A small amount of drainage is not uncommon at the belly button following laparoscopic surgery. However, a superficial infection is possible. Common signs include redness, drainage, and tenderness. This diagnosis requires hands-on evaluation by your surgeon--schedule a follow-up appointment as soon as possible.
Answered 9/14/2018
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