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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Tenderness In Surgery Scar
I have a 2 1/2 year old drain tube scar that is red, slightly swollen and tender when I press. I have had 2 rounds of antibiotics, an ultrasound and a CT scan and have been tod that it is inflamed scar tissue and that I should go see the surgeon that performed the original surgery. Does this sound right?
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!
As per your description, yes, you better consult the same surgeon as only knows the thorough history of your ailment! It is unfortunate to get infected repeatedly both for the patient as well as the surgeon; there must be some interfering factor in the line of treatment...
Now it just needs debridement of the wound to convert it to some raw wound so that it heals as naturally as possible!
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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As per your description, yes, you better consult the same surgeon as only knows the thorough history of your ailment! It is unfortunate to get infected repeatedly both for the patient as well as the surgeon; there must be some interfering factor in the line of treatment...
Now it just needs debridement of the wound to convert it to some raw wound so that it heals as naturally as possible!
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Wishing you good health.
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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.
Yes it is right, you should consult the surgeon.
I suggest you to do culture and sensitivity from the infective scar tissue.
Till report receives I want to suggest you to start the cefixime 200 mg three times a day under your doctors guidance.
Once the report receives you can take the treatment according to sensitive antibiotics.
You can also applies polysporin ointment over the wound it can also helps in controlling the infection. Frequent dressing is also adviced. Never leave the wound open as it can permits the infection to enter.
Please maintain good hygiene as it is equally important in treating the infection.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
Yes it is right, you should consult the surgeon.
I suggest you to do culture and sensitivity from the infective scar tissue.
Till report receives I want to suggest you to start the cefixime 200 mg three times a day under your doctors guidance.
Once the report receives you can take the treatment according to sensitive antibiotics.
You can also applies polysporin ointment over the wound it can also helps in controlling the infection. Frequent dressing is also adviced. Never leave the wound open as it can permits the infection to enter.
Please maintain good hygiene as it is equally important in treating the infection.
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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