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What Causes Redness Around Stitches?
Question: i recently got stitches took out my leg on the fifth of january and the spot where the stitces were is red around the sore is that normal its not bleeding or anything it jus looks as if its irritated still
Brief Answer:
It has not healed completely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks that it has not healed completely. This is not normal. I prescribe antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. Redness is due to mild infection and associated inflammation. You should see your doctor for a prescription.
You should keep the affected limb in a elevated position. Pressure will be there on the stitched portion while walking. So,we advice bed rest and limb elevation to our patients.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It has not healed completely.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks that it has not healed completely. This is not normal. I prescribe antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. Redness is due to mild infection and associated inflammation. You should see your doctor for a prescription.
You should keep the affected limb in a elevated position. Pressure will be there on the stitched portion while walking. So,we advice bed rest and limb elevation to our patients.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
but it does not hurt or anything i got some antibotic cream should i just use that ive been working out and every thing its just red
Brief Answer:
You add anti inflammatory tablet.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You should give rest to the limb until it is completely healed.
Please stop exercises.
Along with local antibiotic cream, please add anti inflammatory tablet. The redness will come down.
Nothing to worry
Regards
You add anti inflammatory tablet.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
You should give rest to the limb until it is completely healed.
Please stop exercises.
Along with local antibiotic cream, please add anti inflammatory tablet. The redness will come down.
Nothing to worry
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
where do i get those pills what will happend if i keep exerciseing
Brief Answer:
Exercises will delay the healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
During the process of healing, lot of reactions will be taking place .They can be disturbed due to activities like exercises. So,allow the wound to heal.Later,you can start exercises.
You should consult your doctor and ask for anti inflammatory tablet .
Hope I answered your query.
Regards
Exercises will delay the healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
During the process of healing, lot of reactions will be taking place .They can be disturbed due to activities like exercises. So,allow the wound to heal.Later,you can start exercises.
You should consult your doctor and ask for anti inflammatory tablet .
Hope I answered your query.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
but nothing to worry about right
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Nothing to worry at all.
I saw the image . It's almost healed.
Regards
Nothing to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Nothing to worry at all.
I saw the image . It's almost healed.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
ok thanks for your assistance uve been great
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your response.
Wish you good health.
Regards
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your response.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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