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I have swelling above my incision from having my tubes removed and is more tender today. i had them taken out last week. is that unusual?

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Dr. Edward Seegers answered

Swelling above incis: MichelleC75 ~ no, not necessarily. But in these cases one cannot say anything for certain without seeing the wound so make a follow up visit with the surgeon thanks

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 6/24/2017

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Thank

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Need to have: surgeon check it to make sure there is not an infection or other problem.

Dr Seegers agreed

Answered 10/13/2015

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A member asked:

I have swelling above my incision from having my tubes removed and is more tender today. i had them taken out last week. is that unusual?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Edward Seegers answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Seegers agreed

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