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How To Cure Infection On The Wrist After Removing The Ganglion Cyst?

my two year old son had a ganglion cyst removed from his left wrist about two weeks ago and now the cut is real infected. It is red, swollen and seems to have alot of fluid. Any suggestions on what to do until I can get in to see his doctor tomorrow

Tue, 13 Jan 2015
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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.

I suggest you to start antibiotics for the infection. Cefixime pediatric dosage three times a day can be taken under doctors guidance. For acidity pantoprazole before meal should be taken.

You can also do culture and sensitivity from the wound discharge. Once the report available you can take the treatment according to the report.

Antibiotics according to report not only cures your child earlier but also treatment becomes chip.

You can use dilute dettol, betadine for dressing and polysporin ointment for the infection control.

Please maintain the good hygiene locally as it is equally effective for treatment as antibiotics do.

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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How To Cure Infection On The Wrist After Removing The Ganglion Cyst?

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. I suggest you to start antibiotics for the infection. Cefixime pediatric dosage three times a day can be taken under doctors guidance. For acidity pantoprazole before meal should be taken. You can also do culture and sensitivity from the wound discharge. Once the report available you can take the treatment according to the report. Antibiotics according to report not only cures your child earlier but also treatment becomes chip. You can use dilute dettol, betadine for dressing and polysporin ointment for the infection control. Please maintain the good hygiene locally as it is equally effective for treatment as antibiotics do. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.