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Had Acl Reconstruction, On Antibiotic, Red Spots On Knee, Itchy. Is This A Sign Of A Blood Clot Or A Reaction To The Sutures?
i had acl reconstruction friday with allograft. i am not on an antibiotic, i have dilaudid for pain, i woke up this morning with red spots on my knee, 4 inches above, 2 inches below the site. my left knee is 2.5 inches bigger than my right, i have tingling and itching. is this a sign of a blod clot or a reaction to the sutures? I am allergic to adhesive tape , there are 6 butterflies on my leg.
Thu, 8 Aug 2013
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Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic,
I have studied your case,
These can be hematoma collection post operative, you need strict limb elevation ,if hematoma is very tense you may need to aspirate fluid.
Check for symptoms of infection like fever, redness,
Allergy to adhesive tape can also lead to such symptom but they are usually localized.
Consult your operating surgeon for management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic,
I have studied your case,
These can be hematoma collection post operative, you need strict limb elevation ,if hematoma is very tense you may need to aspirate fluid.
Check for symptoms of infection like fever, redness,
Allergy to adhesive tape can also lead to such symptom but they are usually localized.
Consult your operating surgeon for management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Based on the description , your symptoms could be the result of an allergic reaction to the adhesive plaster or a part of the healing process of the wound. A minimal amount of reactive inflammatory swelling is a normal finding during the acute healing phase which will subside with time.
Use a antihistamine preparation to suppress the itching.
If you are concerned, then approach your treating doctor and discuss the issues.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Based on the description , your symptoms could be the result of an allergic reaction to the adhesive plaster or a part of the healing process of the wound. A minimal amount of reactive inflammatory swelling is a normal finding during the acute healing phase which will subside with time.
Use a antihistamine preparation to suppress the itching.
If you are concerned, then approach your treating doctor and discuss the issues.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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yes this could be due to the inflammatory reaction of ur adhesive tape ..
there is no infection with ur sutures as such ..however show once to the physical therapist .
there is no infection with ur sutures as such ..however show once to the physical therapist .
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