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Why Am I Having Pain On The Stitching Line On Sternum?

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I am Partha Bhattacharyya from India. I am 48 years old, Weight 65 kgs and gone thr CABG 3X. As on date (8th June 2011) almost 7 weeks gone from surgery, but feeling pain on the stiching line(sternum) always.
I can not sit near temp of 26 deg C even and put the fan in very low speed.
Now is it the general symptoms or I have to consult with other doctors
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Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Pain and discomfort after a seven week of operation is abnormal.

I suggest you to take the opinion from the other doctors.

It is not possible to give more comments with out visual examination but I suspect that it is a reactionary wound. That is why it is causing a pain and discomfort on heating up.

I advice you to avoid more sweating on the area. You can use anti perspirant spary that can avoid sweating and can help in avoiding discomfort.

You can use aceclofenac and serratopeptidase for pain and healing of the wound. Polysporin ointment can also be used as this will prevent the infection. Please consult the doctor before taking the antibiotics.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Why Am I Having Pain On The Stitching Line On Sternum?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Pain and discomfort after a seven week of operation is abnormal. I suggest you to take the opinion from the other doctors. It is not possible to give more comments with out visual examination but I suspect that it is a reactionary wound. That is why it is causing a pain and discomfort on heating up. I advice you to avoid more sweating on the area. You can use anti perspirant spary that can avoid sweating and can help in avoiding discomfort. You can use aceclofenac and serratopeptidase for pain and healing of the wound. Polysporin ointment can also be used as this will prevent the infection. Please consult the doctor before taking the antibiotics. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.