incision problems

mysrock · March 3, 2007

Has anyone had problems with a rash around the incisions? I had surgery in late January, and things were going fine until two weeks post op. I came down with a bad case of kidney stones and had to have them surgically removed. Shortly after, I began noticing a rash on my belly, but it got really thick around all of the incisions. The doc has given me a steroid cream to use, but I'm not sure it's helping...Has anyone else had this type problem?

Elisabethsew · March 3, 2007

Incisional reddness and discoloration is normal. What is not normal is the "rash" increasing, pain associated with it, or heat. Try some cold compresses and inspect for any drainage or increasing tenderness. If you notice this, it's an infection and needs medical attention and antibiotics ASAP. Kidney stones are VERY painful. I hope you're feeling better and on the road to recovery.

marjon9 · March 3, 2007

Sounds like you've had a rough month. I hope it gets better from here. I don't have any great words of wisdom. But I do agree with Elisabeth that you should get to a doctor asap if you feel like the problems around the incisions are getting worse - or even if they are just not getting better. I think it could be worth informing your doctor that the steroid cream does not appear to be helping. Infections at the incisions can be a big problem, especially if not treated. Don't mean to worry you, just being cautious . It just seems like the one thing you don't need right now is more health problems.

faithmd · March 3, 2007

I would guess that you were given at least one antibiotic for your surgery. It is possible that you now have a yeast infection around your incisions. Sounds odd, but it does happen. Especially in areas that are moist or unhealed. I'd try some over-the-counter cheap anti-fungal cream. Go to a dollar store and get something either for athlete's foot or something for a vaginal yeast infection (a cream). They are all antifungals. I would say go buy Lotrimin, but that's way expensive if it is not a yeast infection. The cheap, generic stuff works just as well. If it's not starting to improve in about three days or so, then it's likely not a yeast infection.