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Laparoscopy 5 weeks ago. belly button seemed to be healed but the last couple days became a little red and rather painful with touch or muscle tension. is this cause for concern or normal healing?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Inflammation : You may have a little post op inflammation and should be of no concern,.try moist warm compress. Good Luck

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/27/2019

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A member asked:

Laparoscopy 5 weeks ago. belly button seemed to be healed but the last couple days became a little red and rather painful with touch or muscle tension. is this cause for concern or normal healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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