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I have been operated to my right foot due to tendon rupture since april this year till now the wound didnt heal and got infection. What is the best antibiotic to fight infection?

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it needs pus culture to determine right antibiotic. ...  Read More

What are the symptoms of infection in wound after the dental cyst is surgically removed before five days?

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Pus drainage, pain, fever, bad smell, swelling . Its always better to have a check up with your dentist 3-4 days after surgery. He is best to guide you. ...  Read More

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

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Yes..its necessary ...  Read More

I am having wound around the surgical incision near vagina. I am using betadine ointment for that. After applying the cream I am feeling burning and itching on the wound. Is it ok? Or can i use any other cream for it? Also it's been 1month after my vaginal birth...

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Yes you can you please open this contact directly for more details discussion ...  Read More

Last I have treated for lymph nodes and infection plus cough with general antibiotic.still the problem is not solved.lymph nodes raised again with cough and chills.i got this after leg injury.i think I got some bacteria in bloodstream after that injury.what test to be done.

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Please schedule an appointment for a proper evaluation and treatment plan. ...  Read More

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

I want that back pain is Symptoms of Surgical Manopause...I feel back pain and Muscle pain after oophroctmy and histroctomy. Then ESTRABET 2 MG WILL GIVE RELIEF OR NOT

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Connect pls ...  Read More

Is santyl ointment an antibiotic to be used on an infected surgical wound? My surgery was 6/8/18

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Depends on severity....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Surgery was done and completed 2 years, Now getting gelly water from that wound itching was happening. Please suggest some medicine for that. You can picture how wound was now.

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Do you have a implant there?If yes connect with your orthopaedic doc. ...  Read More

Hi, I had gone through vaginal delivery 1month back. The skin around surgical incision is peeled off which is burning while walking and sitting. Which ointment can I use for the damaged skin there?

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Clean the area with antiseptic lotion and apply metrogyl ointment around the wound.if no relief in 4 to 5 days consult ur gynaec ...  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

Hi everyone Hope everyone is doing well My son is 1 year old his weight is 9 kg last night he has minor cut on leg a scratch with metal bangle in leg i have attached a pic kindly find the attached i have done with all vaccination till now do my son need to take tt injection for this i have worried for infection he is slight i have cleaned the wound

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Hello No, he doesnt need a shot. He is vaccinated perfectly till now and the wound is cleaned. So shouldnt be worrying ...  Read More

My Father has got some skin itch infection and now one wound watery has grown up, photo attached. He is dibetic so only prefer external use medicines. Please suggest any powder or lotion. Thanks

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  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

I had fistuletomy surgery last Monday. The wound is still fresh. When i defecate, some particles of the stool get stuck in the wound. (I click pictures to observe the wound) No matter how much i wash with running water or wipe, i am unable to clean it due to pain and position of the wound. I am nervous about this condition. Will this lead to infect

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

I got minor puncture wound on foot last month, and would had been infected. So I got sergery and did deep clean on wound after that I tried so much antibiotics like augmentin 1.2g, Amoxicillin 1g . But my infection and would is not healing. I did diabetic test and blood circulation test both are negative.please. HELP ME sir !!!

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Dear Sir/Madam, My mom has this wound, which looks like an infection. It was like a pimple first. Later developed as a big wound. She is advised to apply 'Fucidin'. However, it is not helpful. Please suggest further course of action.

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Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance. ...  Read More

One month ago I have my laproscopic golbluder stone surgery.After that I have some wound infection . Dressing is going on.Today I see some plastic thread coming out from surgery point.How is that thread disappear?

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show to your operating surgeon ...  Read More

I sir had radical hysctomy surgery done 10days back.but my stitches side wound pus or watery type come out what is the reason sir.

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Due to infection kindly take proper medication and advice or consult ...  Read More

Recently i have noticed i am getting recurrent wound infection. Even if it is small cut by knife or anything. But i am getting this type of cut infection everytime. Once it got so severe that I had to go to surgeon so that he cut the area and remove puss. It is not healing fast. Earlier it never happened. But now this is happening every time. Is th

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Share the detailed history with photoz and take personal consultation from dermatologist. ...  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

Sir this wound is in secondary healing process as the patient has gone through surgery of gluteal absecess surgery before 2 months and in healing process patient has fallen down and it again get injuref before 25 days now its healing properly instead of proper dressing and mefications will it be heal by stiches...

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Last year in nov i was diagnosed with anal fistula and had undergone fistulectomy surgery in 2 sittings .. 1st surgery was on 7 nov and 2nd was on 26 nov amd had developed infection twice in the surgical wound after the surgery. Its 12 weeks since the surgery has happened the wound is yet to heal?What is the Reason as Wound healing Process is So s

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U can consult me online, homeopathic medication ll speed the recovery process. Avoid oily n non veg. Chat online for consultation and treatment ...  Read More

Hi all, I have gone through a surgery for my kidney stone . After surgery there was infection at surgical site and my doctor done excision debribement. My wound started to heal but 15 days there was red color flesh come out of my wound. I have shown this to another doctor and he had done again excision debribement. Now again 15 days red flesh has

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Yes..It's granuloma..For detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I have gone through a surgery for my kidney stone and method used is PCNL. After surgery there was infection in the surgical wound and my doctor cut the wound and clean it. Now my wound has been healed but there is meat(red colour fat) comes out from wound. Please see the attached photo and let me know what this is. Is it a problem or not?

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It's called Granuloma... For detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I need information wound infection best wound infection ointment I and best cream Food suggestion best soap

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Hello Nothing to worry I can write prescription for you wound infection ...  Read More

I need which type of doctor I need to visit for severe wound, infection and pain in middle finder of hand

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Dermatologist..You are suffering from eczematous dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement...... Contact me for treatment. ...  Read More

I had a cut in my leg 1 month back, but it is not healing and looks like an infection has occurred. And also small bulges on skin are popping up that look like pox around the wound. White, reddish pus comming out from the bulges and also from the unhealed wound. I am not sure if its a fungal or bacterial infection. What are the medications that I

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According your problem I think this is bacterial infections you should start antibiotics immediately along with you should also start homeopathic treatment along with allopathic medicine Thanks ...  Read More

I was 5 week pregnant Nd I hv taken abortion pills 15 days ago..bleeding was less but it is happening till today. I went to for check up weather this abortion is complete or not. I hv gone through ultrasound where dr told me that 8mm clot inside is there, she suggested weather go for a surgical abortion or wait for same time then again come for ult

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8mm retained product is very minimal..no need to go for surgical evacuation for this..you cn take medications for it to come out. Consult with me directly online with ultrasound report regarding this ...  Read More

I have an infected wound in my waist , i consulted a doctor and he gave me fucidin ointment and kamfix 200 , asked me to dress the wound daily . problem is pus is coming out of it 3-4 times a day , i asked him and he says it's normal , it's been 2 day since wed i consulted him. pus started coming from wound since tuesday .

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This is called furruncle. It needs proper treatment. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

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