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Suggest Remedies For Burning Sensation At The Incision Site Post A Hip Surgery
Question: My wife had hip surgery on Tuesday and she is having burning sensation at the incension Is that normal?
Brief Answer:
good health
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.
Post hip surgery burning sensation over surgical site is quite common.
Sometimes it can lead to itching also.
Apply Moisturizer over surgical site to avoid itching.
It is absolutely common for everyone post surgery.
Get back if any query.
Regards,
dr VSK
good health
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.
Post hip surgery burning sensation over surgical site is quite common.
Sometimes it can lead to itching also.
Apply Moisturizer over surgical site to avoid itching.
It is absolutely common for everyone post surgery.
Get back if any query.
Regards,
dr VSK
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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