A member asked:

It has been 2 weeks since i had traditional open surgery to have my appendix removed. i am still having bleeding from my incision. is this normal?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Depends: Some times wound will be left open or partially closed if it is ruptured appendix then it is normal, or wound is completely closed, shows blood , need to see your surgeon for possible wound infection.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 6/5/2014

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Dr. Terry Simpson answered

Can be: You probably had a blood clot below the incision and it is still coming out. See the surgeon.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/17/2018

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Dr. Ikram Farooqi answered

No: Should be healed by now.

Dr Hardin agreed

Answered 9/27/2012

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A member asked:

It has been 2 weeks since i had traditional open surgery to have my appendix removed. i am still having bleeding from my incision. is this normal?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Dr. Terry Simpson answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ikram Farooqi answered

Dr Hardin agreed

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