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What Do Redness And Liquid Drainage From Wound Suggest?
I had a small growth removed a week ago. It was caterised. I am having a slight oozing of clear liquid with a small amount of pus on the outer edges of the wound. Is this normal? The redness is slight and it doesn t hurt. It s not warm to the touch either. Do I need an antibiotic? I am diabetic taking only Metformin. Blood sugar is good while on Metformin. I am 70 years old and very healthy. Thanks
Tue, 28 Dec 2021
Hello,
Oozing out of clear fluid from wound can occur after cauterization. However, oozing out of pus may indicate infection. I suggest you to consult your surgeon for clinical assessment and thus management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Oozing out of clear fluid from wound can occur after cauterization. However, oozing out of pus may indicate infection. I suggest you to consult your surgeon for clinical assessment and thus management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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