Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
182 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Does The Yellow Color Spot On The Stitches Indicate Infection?

I had a mole removed from my stomach area several weeks ago. They took the stitches out about two weeks ago. This morning when I woke up there was a round spot that looked yellow In color where the stitches were. My dog this evening jumped up and scratched me in that spot. It broke the spot open and yellow pus came out of it. It is infected? Is this normal?
posted on Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Twitter Thu, 26 Dec 2013 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 26 Dec 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hi. Yellow pus coming out of your wound is not normal.You should consult your Dr. immedietely and better if give one culture swab from that pus, before starting appropriate antibiotics.Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Melanocytic nevus


Loading Online Doctors....
Does The Yellow Color Spot On The Stitches Indicate Infection?

Hi. Yellow pus coming out of your wound is not normal.You should consult your Dr. immedietely and better if give one culture swab from that pus, before starting appropriate antibiotics.Thanks.