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After gallbladder removal how long is normal for the belly button area to be sensitive? sometimes clothes touching it causes sensitivity. no redness.

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Dr. Amy Levin answered

A few weeks: You may feel sensitivity there up to 8 weeks postoperatively. Permanent numbness is possible in any incision, though that rarely bothers the patient much.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/26/2017

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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Vaires: Should resolve in 10-14 days but can take up to a month. If not better after 30 days see doctor.

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A member asked:

After gallbladder removal how long is normal for the belly button area to be sensitive? sometimes clothes touching it causes sensitivity. no redness.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Amy Levin answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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