From:
Ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2004-07-22 03:48:39 UTC
Subject: Re: DIC 3 weeks post-op?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1cc.2664e609.2e309317@aol.com>
In a message dated 07/21/04 11:03:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
ferrethealth-digest-help@smartgroups.com writes:
My Harley had emergency surgery for an intestinal blockage on 6/30. A few
days ago I noticed the edges of the incision scar were pale blue, as if slightly
bruised. This evening I noticed most of his belly is now pale blue. It is not
a dark bruising, but does cover most of his belly.
This has probably been answered already, but in case it hasn't - the almost
certain cause of this "bruising" is actually hair growth. As the hairs start
to show, the skin will look very bluish, almost as if bruised.
Many people are alarmed the first time they see this, so you're not alone.
Dr. Ruth
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