I had a laparotomy 20 days ago.  I have been walking daily, usually 3-4, 30 minute walks, but I am experiencing a mild \"burning\" in the area of the incision along with the regular inflamation that goes along with the procedure.  Should I be icing the area, massage? Any suggestions, and is this normal.
Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidated history. It is nice to know that you are walking after 20 days of Laparotomy. To have a mild burning pain is usually due to the nerve endings being cut during the procedure and caught during stitching and getting entrapped in the fibrosis which is a normal process of healing.  This is normal in many a patient a dwell, the response of the patient depends also on the pain-bearing capacity, that is tolerance too. This will get solved over the time over the next 3 to 4 weeks. Icing