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I had my appendix taken out. they only had to make one hole into my belly button. they glued my belly button shut and now i see a small red lump there?

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Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Scar tissue: That could be a little bit of scar tissue forming. If it is tender, getting larger or draining pus you need to contact your surgeon.

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