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I had gallbladder surgery an appendix surgery a week apart from each other almost a year ago i have seven incisions 2 of my incisions out of the 7 are swelling an hurting its off an on an idk what it means or what to do?
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Infection of the incisions is unlikely this long after the surgeries. Perhaps you are developing incisional hernias. Sounds like they are causing discomfort. Consider another visit with your surgeon to evaluate healing of the incisions.
Answered 5/16/2021
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