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Rash After Surgery
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Why am i having a rash after surgery?
Reaction to...: Something gave you the rash - possibly the surgical scrub used to cleanse the skin, or one of the chemicals given IV by the anesthesia team. ...Read more
Skin Rash (Definition)
A skin rash is a symptom in which a person has changes on part or all of his skin, such as color changes, bumps, blisters, oozing, peeling, ...Read more
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How to treat a pink rash after surgery?
Needs to be seen: The possibilities are too numerous to to be able to give you an answer. The biggest concern however is that you could have a complication from surgery including an infection. The best person to call to give you an answer would be the person who did the surgery. ...Read more
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Abdominal rash after surgery?
Allergy most Common.: Always best to inform your surgeon with these types of problems after surgery. Often rashes are allergic reactions secondary to medications used around the time of surgery. Sometimes, solutions used to prep the abdomen may also be responsible for the hypersensitivity reaction. If an allergic reaction becomes systemic ( swelling around the airway or difficulty breathing etc.) call 911. ...Read more
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How to treat this skin rash after surgery?
USUALLY...: You can treat it with mild steroid creams like cortaid (hydrocortisone). If this doesn't help right away, see a dermatologist. ...Read more
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Rash after surgery had tennis elbow surgery 5 days ago what can it be?
Rash: Consider any new medicines you may be taking as the most likely source. ...Read more
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How to get rid of a rash after laparoscopic surgery?
Will disappear: You got the rash most likely from reaction to antibiotics , or anesthetic medications , in couple of day will disappear , alert your surgeon , some times may need medications. ...Read more
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What could cause a rash on the abdomen after surgery?
Allergic reaction: If the rash is itchy it could be an allergic reaction to surgical prep, to the bandaging tape or antibiotic (if) applied to wound area. If the rash is painful it could be an infection of some type. ...Read more
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My son started getting a viral rash yesterday he's happy iin himself. He's due surgery Tuesday how long do viral rashes last?
It varies: Depends on the underlying cause of the rash. If it's viral then typically 2-4 weeks. ...Read more
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Its been 1 yr & 5 months since l had a hysterectomy. Is it normal to get hashes in the vaginal area since my surgery been getting a lot of rashes. Why?
See GYN : Check with your gyn to figure out what these represent. Could be hormonal, infection, contact dermatitis, seborrhea, intertrigo. Lots of possibles. ...Read more
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What should I do to avoid rashes arouond my anus nd recently i had recovered from fistula in ano thread surgery please tell me ointment?
Diet: If infection ruled out your diet should help you to avoid new fistula. Ask you doctor about MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) as supplement. ...Read more
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After open heart surgery rashes around the wound? Why?
Rash : Most likely fro the tape or dressing. Redness may be just normal healing or inception. It needs to be serially followed. The incision needs to be washed with soap and water. ...Read more
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I had ingrown toenail surgery today and my doc prescribed cephalexin cause I'm allergic to amoxicillin. I feel itchy, no rashes yet. Do I stop taking?
You could be: allergic to cephalexin also , stop taking and call your doctor now will Rx you different one ...Read more
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Rash one month after aroata aneryzum surgery?
Rash: This is a complex questions, a detailed history, medications taken, examination of the rash are necessary to make a diagnosis, he needs to see his doctor. ...Read more
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surgery at the end of January. Near one of the incision sites is round red rash. It seems to get worse after I've showered or while working out?
Who Knows..: The site rash may or may not be directly due to the surgery. There is just no way of knowing for sure. Having said that, it would be prudent to keep a watchful eye on the condition. Certain activities can increase the blood flow to the area and cause a temporary redness. To remove all doubt, give your surgeon a call. It may be as easy as using a topical cream to address the condition. ...Read more
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My sister had internal surgery via her vigina. Afterwards she have now got a rash on the lips. Highly iterating. What can she do.
See the doctor: I would suggest a visit to the doctor. Determining if this rash is infectious or an allergic reaction would be helpful in guiding an appropriate therapy to ease her discomfort. ...Read more
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Had rash from surgery prep, the rash is gone now but scratched area has darkened and is now peeling (going on for 3 weeks) like sunburn. Help?
Wait: Give it time. If persists, see dermatologist. ...Read more
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I just had surgery for an interstim bladder control and now I have a rash on my butt?
Here are some ...: Hi! StephM, How long has been after InterStim implant? Is the rash right on the battery and warm? If the InterStim has been in for weeks / months /?, and the rash is warm and right on the battery, go to see the implanting surgeon now / ASAP to make sure of no infection. If just freshly after implanted, it may be tape-related rash. But, if in doubt, still go to see the implanting urologist soon. ...Read more
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I just had surgery for the interstim bladder pacemaker and now I have a rash on my butt?
Skin rash: The skin rash could be a sign of underlying infection from the stimulator lead. See the surgeon who implanted the stimulator to evaluate the rash as soon as possible. ...Read more
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How do I get rid of a rash on my stomach from gallbladder surgery?
Rash: Some of the surgical "soaps" that are used to disinfect the skin before surgery can be irritating to the skin. If it is a contact dermatitis then benedryl cream will help with the itch and cortisone cream will help with the rash. You should probably at least contact your surgeon to see if he/she wants to evaluate it before treatment. ...Read more
Rash (Definition)
A rash is a change to skin condition which can affect color, appearance, or texture. It may or may not ...Read more
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