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    There is redness, bruising, or drainage at the incision site. What does this mean?

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  • Dr Shekhar Sharma

    Colorectal Surgeon (Bowel), General Surgeon, Laparoscopic Surgeon

    As a general surgeon with 20+ years of experience, I strongly believe in “ethical & quality care”. I offer all general surgical services (e.g. scopes, … View Profile

    Mild redness around the wound can be normal within 24–48 hours post-surgery; bruising near surgical areas may also occur due to gravity pulling blood downward from incisions but resolves in 3–5 weeks naturally without intervention unless signs worsen significantly (e.g., pus-like drainage). Contact your doctor immediately if infection symptoms arise such as severe pain (not responding to analgesics), fever over 101°F, foul-smelling discharge from wounds or if you are feeling unwell.

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