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Suggest Treatment For Pain At Incision Site After Surgery

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Posted on Wed, 8 Feb 2017
Question: I had a polynidal cyst removed over 20 years ago and part of the old incision has reopened, it's painful. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Recurrence should be excluded.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Pilonidal Sinus/Cyst is more prone for recurrence.
Usually,the whole tract is excised during surgery.
If the scar is opened and is painful,it should be examined for recurrence.
I have seen few cases of infection at the scar site which got cured after Antibiotic therapy.There was no recurrence.
Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (7 hours later)
Do I go to my primary doctor first?
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You consult your primary doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You consult your primary doctor and proceed accordingly.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Dr. Hari Charan Perigela

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Practicing since :1995

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Suggest Treatment For Pain At Incision Site After Surgery

Brief Answer: Recurrence should be excluded. Detailed Answer: Hi Pilonidal Sinus/Cyst is more prone for recurrence. Usually,the whole tract is excised during surgery. If the scar is opened and is painful,it should be examined for recurrence. I have seen few cases of infection at the scar site which got cured after Antibiotic therapy.There was no recurrence. Please consult your doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health. Regards