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What Are Sings Of Infection At Mastectomy And Tattooed Site?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014
Question: Had double mastectomy and tattoo nipples on Monday please tell me signs of infection I have no fever
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Signs of infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it

Redness, swelling, warmth, pain, tenderness, discharge, all indicate an infection.

-You must be on some oral antibiotics, post-op?

Regards
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What Are Sings Of Infection At Mastectomy And Tattooed Site?

Brief Answer: Signs of infection Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have understood it Redness, swelling, warmth, pain, tenderness, discharge, all indicate an infection. -You must be on some oral antibiotics, post-op? Regards