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I had my gallbladder out a year ago and my incision in my belly button is so sore and white puss and very red and hurts to touch i was also pregnant.
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Infection : It sounds like you may have a infection at your surgical site. You should make an appointment to see your primary care doctor or the surgeon who did the operation
Answered 9/29/2016
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Skin infection: What you say sounds like you may have infection in the skin. Have it examined and treated by your physician.
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