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What Causes A Hole On The Stomach With Pus Coming Out?
Had a c-section a yr ago. Healed great. Two days ago I felt a pop and looked down to see lots of blood. Now I have a hole the size of the erase end of a pencil on the incision. Pus is still coming out. The ER says its a seroma and to do nothing. But my stomach is puffing out and getting sharp pains. Could it be something more serious?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Well, I'm really sorry to inform you that you got some kind of wound infection or wound dehiscence and you must not neglect this!
The possibilities in such cases, as I've seen in many cases, are suture granuloma, wound infection/sinus formation, atypical mycobacterial infection, fungus and even scar endometriosis!
For temporary relief you may apply ice/cold compress and dressing with anti-septics/antibiotics but do not really rub it as it might spread infections!
Please urgently send the pus for microbiological / microscopic tests and consult your surgeon. You might need USG and exploration of the wound and a course of antibiotics.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
Well, I'm really sorry to inform you that you got some kind of wound infection or wound dehiscence and you must not neglect this!
The possibilities in such cases, as I've seen in many cases, are suture granuloma, wound infection/sinus formation, atypical mycobacterial infection, fungus and even scar endometriosis!
For temporary relief you may apply ice/cold compress and dressing with anti-septics/antibiotics but do not really rub it as it might spread infections!
Please urgently send the pus for microbiological / microscopic tests and consult your surgeon. You might need USG and exploration of the wound and a course of antibiotics.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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