A member asked:

I had my appendix removed 9 days ago. my bruising continues to grow and is quite painful. now extending from hip to hip and still growing. normal?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Not normal.: it is not unusual to have some bruising after surgery, but it should not be increasing in size 9 days out from your surgery. Usually the pain would be decreasing by this time also. You should call your surgeon right away to be evaluated. Good luck.

Answered 3/2/2015

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