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Is white discharge after gallbladder surgery an infection?

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Hi doctor,

I underwent gallbladder surgery 16 days ago. There is a white discharge and pain in the incised area. Should I be concerned about the infection? Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain

Education:

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Dr. Rajesh Jain is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical medicine. He has been serving in the Government Health Services of Maharashtra since 1993 and also manages his own clinic in Jalgaon. With a broad understanding of Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda, he provides comprehensive healthcare solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

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Hi,

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According to your symptoms, it is cellulitis.

1. Clean the skin with Hydrogen peroxide.

2. Apply Betadine cream over the affected area.

3. Use a sterile bandage.

4. Eat capsule Clavam (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg twice daily for five days.

Do follow-ups daily in the evenings for five days.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 24, 2022
Reviewed At December 8, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Jain is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical medicine. He has been serving in the Government Health Services of Maharashtra since 1993 and also manages his own clinic in Jalgaon. With a broad understanding of Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda, he provides comprehensive healthcare solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

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Dr. Rajesh Jain

General Practitioner

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rajesh Jain is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical medicine. He has been serving in the Government Health Services of Maharashtra since 1993 and also manages his own clinic in Jalgaon. With a broad understanding of Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda, he provides comprehensive healthcare solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

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