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White fluid came from the wound.

2021-08-24 22:44:42
I have undergone reoccurent fistula surgery 1week ago, today after i took hot sitz bath and after two hours i saw white semi liquid kinda discharge near my wound, there is lit-bit of increased pain, is this normal??
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It your wound is open then serous discharge is normal and good for wound healing. But if you're wound is closed then it may be wound infection.

Answered2021-08-26 15:16:14

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Usually watery discharge is normal after a surgery involving open wound. But white discharge can be Pus. And as you say there is increased pain, there is a chance of infection and pus.
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Don't panic. If the pus is discharging via open wound and not getting collected inside, then nothing to worry about. You may need antibiotics.

Answered2021-08-28 07:19:42

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Postop wounds usually give serous fluids - which is clear watery and it is normal. Semi - white fluid as you told indicates purulent kind of discharge. Consult your surgeon asap .

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