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A 23-year-old female asked:

Two inch incision from appendectomy in my belly button. it won't scab, and leaking purple/red watery for 2 days. red bumps, burning pain, open maybe?

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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered

Internal Medicine 63 years experience

Exam needed: This is abnormal and a wound infection,foreign body reaction,cellulitis,allergic skin reaction are concerns. Your surgeon should examine the wound,advise you and prescribe treatment.

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