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Suggest Treatment For Bruising And Swelling After Injury On Knee
Hello, I scrapped up my knee sliding during a softball game about 4 days ago. I showered that night and then cleaned it with IPO. I ve only wore shorts since then because it is very uncomfortable to wear pants with the scrape. It s still pussing and has red irritable areas around the scrape. Should I be worried about an infection? Is it better to have the scrape covered or uncovered?
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to the injury. The wound may be infected and need proper treatment. I suggest to clean it with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with an antibiotic cream. It is better to be covered with a sterile bandage to prevent further infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to the injury. The wound may be infected and need proper treatment. I suggest to clean it with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with an antibiotic cream. It is better to be covered with a sterile bandage to prevent further infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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