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Are Antibiotics Required To Heal A Us Filled Incision Post Sphincterotomy?
Hi I had sphincteretomy 6 days ago. I went to doc today and he said that incision sight shows a little pus and asked me to put pressure on it to relieve the pus while I am taking sitz baths. He said no antibiotics are required at this point. Is he correct? When will I heal? Please advise.
Thanks pam
Thanks pam
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
Hi,
Your doctor has seen the area so is in the best position to advise. I suggest you wait a few more days and if there is still pus or the area becomes more painful, swollen or inflamed then re-visit your doctor who may then wish to prescribe antibiotics.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
Your doctor has seen the area so is in the best position to advise. I suggest you wait a few more days and if there is still pus or the area becomes more painful, swollen or inflamed then re-visit your doctor who may then wish to prescribe antibiotics.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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