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Pus coming from stiches

2017-12-18 04:27:27
I had ependicites surgery (laparoscopy surgery).i had three stiches.one stich from abdomen forming pus and pain coming from that stich.is it harmful?
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It is stitch site infection. You need to get treated with proper antibiotics, and if needed, you have to opt for letting out the pus by the doctor. If you properly treat it, it won't be a problem. If not, it might lead to weakness of the scar.
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Keep the wound clean by taking proper bath.

Answered2017-12-18 17:44:29

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