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Had a c sec 4 mnths back. ultrasound normal.feel tight and stretchy on right side of incision. wat cud be cause. adhesions? will it be ok wid time

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Scar: Wound modification occurs over time. Concerns would be pain, bulge, fever. Adhesions are considered internal scarring.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/5/2014

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