Suggest Infection At An Incision Site After A Laprocropic Surgery

Posted on Sat, 17 Feb 2018

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Sat, 17 Feb 2018 Answered on

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Question : I had laprocropic surgery but I'm not sure if one of the insisions is infected.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Apply Mupirocin ointment on the incision site

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The incision site appears to be mildly infected with redness and a yellowish discharge. You can apply over the counter Mupirocin ointment.

It is an antibacterial ointment. Apply the ointment to the incision site 3 times daily. If you do not notice any improvement in next 48 hours, follow up with your primary care provider as you may need oral antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal,
General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T