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Pus from stitches after surgery
Hi doctor, i got my wrist surgery done about a month ago, since last 3 4 days i hv pus coming out from the stitches wound from two small holes.. refer picture. Is it normal?
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Pus discharge from sutures is not normal.
You may dress it with Betadine ointment.
Consult your doctor who operated on you.
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Dr. Prasanna Reddy
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Koppal
What surgery ??
Consult treating surgeon
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USG to be done
management depends on report
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consult ASAP
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Dr. Vikram Dagar
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Infection is there
Take up with ur surgeon.
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