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Does An Infected Staple After Stitches Require An ER Consultation?

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Posted on Fri, 1 Dec 2017
Question: I just got in a car accident about a month and a half her soul and my stitches my Staples look infected are they and if so should I return to the emergency room concerning this it has pus yellow pus coming out of it I need your help.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
there is infection . guidelines provided .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query with attached photograph of the stitches .

* There is presence of infection in form of unhealthy granulation tissue .

* Suggestions at present

- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid .
- Local application of Polymycin ointment 3 times a day .
- Consult your doctor for needed antibiotics prescription .

Hope this will clear your query .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards .
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Does An Infected Staple After Stitches Require An ER Consultation?

Brief Answer: there is infection . guidelines provided . Detailed Answer: Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query with attached photograph of the stitches . * There is presence of infection in form of unhealthy granulation tissue . * Suggestions at present - Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid . - Local application of Polymycin ointment 3 times a day . - Consult your doctor for needed antibiotics prescription . Hope this will clear your query . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards .