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I had a glass cut wound on my finger and sutures were removed two days back ( photo attached). How should I care for the wound post suture removal. Should betadine solution or dettol be used for cleaning it. Should I cover it with bandage? When can I start using Mederma?

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Keep it open clean and dry, apply megaheal ointment/ t-bact ointment. ...  Read More

Is it normal to have little bleeding during suture removal? What to do of bleeding continues ? Thank you

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Hi...little bleeding is normal but if it continues consult your dentist. ...  Read More

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I need advise. My son who is 7.5yrs underwent femur bone implant surgery. He went through suture procedure. His surgeon is in US currently. A portion of suture has got into his skin like a sting. A thread size puss formation around it. Please advise

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See another doc now, u can't wait till ur surgeon comes back from usa ...  Read More

For removal of suture post wisdom tooth extraction, local anaesthesia is required? Is there any further healing involved?

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Hi...usually anaesthesia is not required for removal of suture but in case if it pains topical anaesthesia can be applied in that area. ...  Read More

Hi doctor My son got a deep laceration on eye brow which was stitched with non dissolvable suture and was removed 15 days ago...but now I could notice a stitch left unremoved ...photo been uploaded so pls tell what should be done futher?

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, my name is Santhosh i met with an accident couple of week back and my artery of mouth is cut into two which has been stitched.Now those stitches are removed wound is clear now but when I saw a day back one suture is still remaining. I don't know whether it is adorable or not. Does it cost any problem in future or I will go by its own

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Hello Santhosh , there are two type of sutures 1) resobable - which resorbs by itself need not be removed by doctors 2) non-resobable - has to be removed by doctors If u got resolbable sutures it c ...  Read More

Hi, My mother went throught a minor surgery post mascetomy for breast cancer. It was a minor surgery (breast only) and her sutures were removed too. But after a month now she can feel a thread like near the incision. Her wounds have healed. Our treating doctor isn't available for 2 weeks. Can this spit suture be removed by a general physician docto

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Take her to near by clinic they will do it ...  Read More

Ya Sure Dr . kamini......Thanx for your precious reply. My doubt is the suture will go by its own after someday or i can pull and remove it?

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Sutures will absorb on its own only if they are adsorbable suture. Or else it has to be removed ...  Read More

My daughter undergone surgery for atrial septal defect midway sternal incision do I need to remove suture or it absorbable.

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Unless we see the chest, it is difficult to know whether absorbable or non absorbable stitches were used. ...  Read More

Got my mucocele removed from left side of the lower lip and both the sutures came off. Incision is closed and no swelling or extra pain. Any advice?

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Any redness in the area? Though chances will be slim as you say there's no swelling or pain! Just maintain good oral hygiene your mucosa will heal ...  Read More

What will happen if a dog bite wound is not cleaned but all 5 vaccines are taken? Can the virus survive under the healed skin, is it possible ? Will all the viruses be killed by the vaccine even if some are left under the skin ..

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If the dog bite wound is not cleaned or treated with antibiotics, then the person will get an infection and pus in that area. Vaccination is only to prevent rabies, but wound cleaning and dressing is ...  Read More

I had my Mucocele removed today through scapel and the doctor has given me 4 stitches on the lips. My lips are paining but this is just the first day. What steps should I take to take care of these sutures? Please help me with post operative care steps as I want no complications or scarring.

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Follow instructions given by your dental surgeon strictly ...  Read More

Which type of suture used in child heart surgery midway sternal incision for atrial septal defect. Absorbable or non absorbable.

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Cardiac surgeon ...  Read More

My baby had atrial septal defect closure by surgery on 14/2/2023 my question is which type of suture used in heart surgery of child.do I need to remove it.

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Kindly ask/ see the cardiac surgeon who performed the surgery ...  Read More

Two years back I had removed a small lipoma with 3 or 4 sutures. Small suture remains in the wound sticking out. Thought this would dissolve with time. But now small amount of blood is coming from it. Kindly advise what I have to do now?

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Is dressing recommended for fistulectomy wound or only sitz bath with oral antibiotics will help? Plz help

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Daily sitz bath followed by alternative day dressing may require depending upon the condition of wound. ...  Read More

Dear team, Please look into the attached snapshot, suture has been removed 1 week back. Dr adviced not to take any anti biotics any more It's very uncomfortable to even put a feet on a floor. Please advice if we need to revisit the dr as sometime patience is getting fever as well. Pls advice a direction here Would also like to keep you informed in

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Wound appears to have healed well. If you have pain and fever or can be due to infection. Visit the surgeon for direct consult. ...  Read More

Dear team, As per the 1st snapshot there was a suture clearly visible, however today suture was removed by it own,should I worry here Secondly ,As of now not able to keep foot on floor or a bed,sharing the updated snapshot. Accident date-3rd August 2021 Can you please suggest how much time should it take for start walking as it pains a lot while tr

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Hi Doctor .. may i kno if my wound is healing? The white margins ar wound, what are they.? Thankyou ..this is 5 th day after injury.

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Its healing very well. ...  Read More

Hi , Please help me with the solution name which can be used to clean the infected wound. Please suggest.

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Please share image of wound to know the extent of infection. ...  Read More

Hi Sir, My baby had a cut above the eyebrow one month ago, doctor had done suture and told that it will dissolve after few days but after one month the suture came out and the infected area also swollen with pus, several times blood also coming out from swollen area, everytime when I cover the wounded area she always remove the cover and itch at

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I had recently got my forearm cut by the glass (3 weeks back), had two levels of stitches(dissolvable inside and removable outside). Stitches got removed 1 week back. Need help with the post-operative care of wound & scar. Please suggest the do(s)(ointments etc) and don't(s) for wound care. I want to have minimal scarring.

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Yes I can suggest u better cream.. but I need the picture of the scar... How old it is.. so send me the pictures and discuss I details in on line chat section ...  Read More

Finger laceration 6 days ago. 6 stitches (currently in). Taking antibiotics. Wound scab is thick and appears dark/blackish. Stitches are engulfed in this wound.

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HELLO, CONSULT YOUR TREATING DOCTOR. HE MUST CLEAN N REMOVE THE WOUND. ORALLY SOME ANTIBIOTIC IS MUST. OK. ...  Read More

Post uterus removal , how it is effective on sexual life, Is vigina block with fabroid, mood keeps on changing, change in behavior

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If ovaries are removed then you may suffer with surgical menopause. It may cause flushing, change in behaviour, depression, dryness in vagina etc . During surgery usually length of vagina is not affe ...  Read More

Will white vinegar help heal a mild wound? I’ve been cleansing the area 1-2 times daily and using prescription antibiotic ointment called mupirocin to keep it moist and from getting infected. Doctor said to use it every now and then like once or twice daily. Second opinion

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Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

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I recently (about two weeks ago) had my entire big toenail removed. I have been caring for it at my doctor's requests. I am worried about it being infected. It looks quite white, with a small amount of yellow. I believe it might be from the antibiotic I put on it that hasnt been "scrubbed" off yet.

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Thanks for the query. Recurrence of nail problem can be quite disappointing. There are few things to remember about the condition. It can be referred in this link for authentic information on ingrown ...  Read More

My left toe thumb nail was almost detached with injury 4 days ago at my native place. Doctor removed the nail completely. Dressings are changed twice after that. Today I am going back to Bangalore. The wound so far has no infection. How many days should i keep the wound in dressing? Should it be open after that? How do i take care of this wound?

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Need to see the type of wound as treatment varies accordingly.... Please send photos for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

Hello sir I have done wax removal from both ears and doctor has advised me avoid water getting into your ears. I want to know for how long I should avoid it

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Hi For atleast 5-6 days Regards ...  Read More

I had an open wound that swelled up significantly the passed few days. Was putting over the counter steroidal anti-inflammatory ointment and was draining plenty of pus every time I changed the bandage. Earlier this morning, the pus covering the wound came off when I was washing with mild soap and water, exposing a deep crevice, dark craggy spots.

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... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult privately or online for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

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