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I had surgery to remove an ovary/cyst last week and the incision sites itch really bad! how do i stop the itching?

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Dr. Gregory Surfield answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Maybe: Itching is a normal complaint after surgery. Sometimes an anti-histamine like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may help, but it should resolve with time.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I had surgery to remove an ovary/cyst last week and the incision sites itch really bad! how do i stop the itching?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Surfield answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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