I had a laparoscopic removal of my appendix and gallbladder three weeks ago today.  Saw the doctor a week ago for my follow-up; my incisions were a bit red, but he said they werent infected and said everything was healing fine.  A couple days later my whole belly started itching and have been ever since.  Call the surgeon, said use 1% Hydrocortisone cream and Ive been using that 2 or 3 times a day.  However, over the past couple of days, my largest and lowest incision (the one in the muscle) has gotten more red, though it is not hot, swollen, and Im not running a fever; I feel fine.  Do I need to worry?  Everything is just itchy!!!
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. This is nothing uncommon, and it seems like to be minor wound infection. I wouldn't even apply cortisone cream, it should heal by itself. Just keep it clean and Chat Doctor.  If you notice out discharge or wound dehiscence you should seek help, but till that don't have to worry. Fever shouldn't be related to such a small wound infection. Wish you good health.