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Q: Is Reddish-Brown Fluid from the Belly Button normal after Ap

asked by: DoctorQuestion on April 9th, 2006

I just had an appendicitis surgery through my belly button a week ago, and now there is reddish brown gunk coming out around my belly button. Plus white stuff in the middle. Is this normal?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 25th, 2006

Appendix, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disorders Answer A953

No, it is not normal to have a reddish-brown fluid excrete from the belly button after appendicitis surgery. You can go to your surgeon immediately to check the wound.

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