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Is It Normal To Have Pain And Pus From Stitched Cheek?
Hi, I had a cyst removed two days ago from my cheek and was given 6 stithces. I had light blood coming from stitches and the PA said its fine. Now while cleaning the wound, I see pus and it smells bad. It twinges with pain now and then. My doc said its shouldnt hurt..... What should I do?
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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In my opinion any wound having pus is an infected wound and will not heal till the pus is drained off. You should consult your doctor immediately. Get the bacteriology of the pus and the wound done asap and start antibiotic course to treat the infection.
In my opinion any wound having pus is an infected wound and will not heal till the pus is drained off. You should consult your doctor immediately. Get the bacteriology of the pus and the wound done asap and start antibiotic course to treat the infection.
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