Is the pain in the navel incision after appendectomy 6 days okay?

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Hello doctor! I've had my appendix removed for 6 days now (2 gauze pads the doctor glued on, I didn't clean it, I only cleaned the incision of the drain). I haven't cut the sutures, now I see 2 incisions on both sides of the iliac fossa, but the incision in the navel still hurts a lot. When pressed, there is a slight swelling feeling (I have not removed the gauze so I do not know). Please ask the doctor, is it still okay to have pain in the incision in the navel after 6 days of appendectomy? And should only the incision in the navel should be cut? (2 more days will cut the thread as prescribed by the doctor). Hope you can answer, thank you!
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Hello, the doctor would like to answer the question: “Is the pain in the navel incision after appendectomy 6 days okay? " as follows:
I cut the thread as scheduled. The incision in the navel is usually stitched in 2 layers, in which the inner layer is usually sewn with self-dissolvable thread after about 1.5-2 months, so you will feel a little lumpy and painful to the touch. When removing the sutures, the doctor will re-examine and evaluate whether the incision in the navel is infected with the incision or collects fluid. The incision may need to be split open if there is an infection.
You can go to the nearest medical facility or the Hospital of Vinmec Health System for more detailed examination and advice by doctors. Best regards!

Answered by Master, Doctor Dao Duc Dung - Specialist in Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary Disease - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Times City International Hospital