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Need to replace the dressing of a surgical wound post total hip replacement surgery.

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I have an open surgical wound in the size of 2x2 inches. The wound is leaking a watery substance for the past two days after removing the sutures. My doc has given me chymoral forte to be taken 3 times a day. I would like to know whether I can use betadine oinment or mupirocin oinment while dressing it. Which one is more effective and aids faster h

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Ur doing correct way. continue same ...  Read More

Can anyone suggest a better dressing for faster wound healing. I have an open wound after removal of sebaceous cyst.

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Which body part is this?does it drain?how long has it been? ...  Read More

I fell off from bike, Got injured.. Injury was almost healed.. Need minor dressing for the small wounds. Please help me.

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Dear Sir what help do you want, kindly write. ...  Read More

Sir /ma'am I had fistulectomy of anal fitsula, there is wound of 3 cm . Dr has advised me with dressing at home with povidine iodine. I want to ask which one should I use? 5%w/v Povidine iodine or 10% w/v Povidine for dressing. Pls guide which will be better for faster wound healing?

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5% would be sufficient. For futher assistance kindly connect ...  Read More

Please tell me that wound needs dressing or not. After 12 days stitches were cutted. Wound happened due to road accident.

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Definitely they need dressing as open wounds can cause infection Regards Dr Deepika gupta BHMS MD ...  Read More

I have a surgical wound in ankle which has to be cleaned and dressed. Do you have any home services in Hyderabad?

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Contact local physician ...  Read More

I have an open wound of around 4 sq cm on my left foot. Do I need to get a collagen dressing done. it has still not dried after 3 days because of its location, susceptible to constant contact with shoe/socks

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Wound has occurred due to what reason. How depth the wound is . Is there a full thickness skin loss. If possible send me the picture. ...  Read More

Mom had a recent surgery on leg and needs someone to dress the wound on daily basis at home in Vashi. Appreciate if someone can refer a nurse.

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U can enquire at Nmmc hospital in Vashi. ...  Read More

Can we use betadine ointment for dressing of fistulectomy wound after every sitz bath? Betadine lotion and betadine ointment do have similar properties? Plz help

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Both are give same result but you should apply only ointment and no need to do dressing in fistula. ...  Read More

I'm looking for gynaecological surgeon, for sterilised dressing of my c-section stitches (incision) for

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Do Google search in your area ...  Read More

Dear sir Please tell after skin grafting of lower leg ,how much dressing will be needed (kitni dressing hoti hi,kitne dino tak) After how many days I can return in my teaching job.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello dr,my child had gone circumcision it's been 6 days and today his wound dressing got removed he is not comfortable having pain ...we r giving Ibugesic syrup since 5 days Can lignocaine tropical spray we use of the pain is unbearable kindly help...

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For now try to avoid lignocain spray as it's absorption can be unpredictable and can cause side effects on fresh wound of circumcision causing irritation ...  Read More

Hello, I am mohammed tousif, experienced Physician Assistant with 2.5 years in the Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at MIOT International. Skilled in assisting major plastic and reconstructive surgeries, post-operative wound management, surgical dressings, and comprehensive patient care. Seeking an opportunity to work full-time un

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Sorry, I can’t offer the job at my place. I don’t have a OT ...  Read More

Is this slough or wound healing ,my skin regeneration is very slow in my wound I have deglove injury of 20 cm circumference. How can regeneration skin fast . Current time my dressing is with collogisenese ointment.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

My relative who is 72 years old female had femur operation 7 days ago. 7 days after her operation we are observing blood and fluid from her surgical site. We had appointed a nurse to do the dressing but even after the dressing there is oozing of fluid from the site. What could be the possible reason? How long will it take to heal?

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It’s sign of possible surgical site infection. Get a quick consultation with your surgeon and he’ll see the dressings and if needed will send pus c/s sample. For how long to heal will need X-rays for ...  Read More

I want a nurse for dressing of injury wound at home. Please suggest how to book the same. My locality is Malviya nagar, New Delhi 110017

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Consult general surgeon ...  Read More

Hallo sir , I have a deglove injury in my foot , Now my wound has complete filled . Only skin is remain . Can you tell me mega heal and placentrex mix Dressing is good skin fast come Or ONLY PLACENTREX DRESSING IS BEST FOR SKIN FAST Come .

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Consult plastic surgeon ...  Read More

Which is best Megaheal and placentrex mix Dressing Vs Oxum spray dressing . Please tell me which is best for fast healing and skin promote. Thankyou .

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Basically the type of dressing depends on type of wound. If the wound is more deep or infected wound Oxum spray is likely the better choice. If you want fast healing wounds and you want to support ski ...  Read More

I have a wound dont while cleaning toe nail since last 15 days . Currently taking augmenting duo 625 since 4 days. Doing dressing of betadine.

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Take a Tetanus injection Wait for 7 days course of antibiotics It will heal ...  Read More

My doctor said that we have to go for dressing every day so the wound will be better Why is that required ?. Also want to ask if ayurvedic treatment can be better to heal the wound

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Share wound photo ...  Read More

I had burn I week back, had wound on my hand 2cm, not healing , white slough formed like in picture, using sliverex , can i manage wound without debridement, please suggest any Ointment or dressing for fast healing...

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Hi Just go on applying ountment you are using. Don't peel it. It will be off in few days. Please cover it so that no superadded infection occurs. Best wishes ...  Read More

I have a burnt wound on my hand of may be 2cm, got blister popped, using silverex and wound is not healing as white slough formed on it , how can I manage it without debridement , please suggest any Ointment or dressing...

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May need slight debridement with collagen dressing.. visit nearby plastic surgeon ...  Read More

C section Surgical scar is healed on all the places except a spot which is white after 15 days of surgery I have been applying TBACT ointment on daily basis.. Pls suggest if this is anything to worry about

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Connect please ...  Read More

I want know that Muscle pain and back pain ..is a symptom of surgical Manopause...because after surgical Manopause I feel a lot of these symptoms.

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consult with orthopedician ...  Read More

Wound reopen and water comes out again again my consultant doctor give me some antibiotics and dressing can my wound heal after 25 day of wound I went to doctor?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am a male and I like doing cross dressing while masturbation. Why do I like this kind of activities?

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Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts... Hormonal level need to be done... ...  Read More

Had a minor road accident on 02/08, had a wound below left leg toe which got infected , took linid antibiotics for a week and wound was cleaned and proper dressing was done . Now that scar has formed which is itchy sometimes, want to know whether my wound has healed completely or not, attaching the picture of scar

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consulr online ...  Read More

My son had a wound which was infected and needed dressing. After opening dressing after 48 hrs, there are bumps on the wound with burning sensation.. please advice

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

I need a daily dressing of my wound at my home. As it is not possible to go to hospital daily. I have hurt in my hand and leg.

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Please consult Mr Google. When you ask such a question you should at least mention which Country, State, City or Village you are from. ...  Read More

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Burn wound treatment

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