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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Around The Calf Area Post Injury
Question: I received 9 stitches around calf area 36 hours ago. It seems to be a 7 on 10 scale re pain. There doesn't seems to be swelling or pus. Hurts when I initially walk but feels like 4.5 on 10 scale re pain. Suggestions?
Brief Answer:
Pain will subside after 3-4 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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After the stitches, the area remains painful for next 3-4 days. Walking further puts stress on the stitches thus causing the pain. It is best to take rest and have a mild pain killer and proper antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor. The pain will gradually subside in next few days. Do watch out for excessive swelling, bleeding, discharge or fever. In such a case do consult your physician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Pain will subside after 3-4 days.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After the stitches, the area remains painful for next 3-4 days. Walking further puts stress on the stitches thus causing the pain. It is best to take rest and have a mild pain killer and proper antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor. The pain will gradually subside in next few days. Do watch out for excessive swelling, bleeding, discharge or fever. In such a case do consult your physician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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