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I had got my gallbladder removed in july of last year and yesterday i seen that my belly button was like a bright red. is that normal?

Q: i had got my gallbladder removed in july of last year and yesterday i seen that my belly button was like a bright red. is that normal?

: No if the gallbladder was removed laparoscopically they often place a portal at the umbilicus it could possibly have gotten infected you should be evaluated to be sure it has not.

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

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No if the gallbladder was removed laparoscopically they often place a portal at the umbilicus it could possibly have gotten infected you should be evaluated to be sure it has not.

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Answered 8/7/2021

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A member asked:

I had got my gallbladder removed in july of last year and yesterday i seen that my belly button was like a bright red. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Brown answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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