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Injured Knee. Area Is Swollen. No Fracture. Yellow Pus Discharge From Wound. Normal?
I am a 22 year old male.I injured my knee recently when i fell off my bike. There were wounds and they were bleeding.The area started swelling up.I consulted a doctor and he told me not to worry as my knee was not fractured.He gave me tablets for the pain and swelling.I completed the course.Now there is dark yellow pus leaking out of the wound.Is it normal or a complication?
Fri, 26 Apr 2013
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Dark yellow pus learking out of wound is not normal , it shows infection.
It needs antibiotics course after pus culture and sensetivity. It might requie incision and drainage. I suggest you to get medical attention soon.
Hope this will helps you
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Thanks for posting your query.
Dark yellow pus learking out of wound is not normal , it shows infection.
It needs antibiotics course after pus culture and sensetivity. It might requie incision and drainage. I suggest you to get medical attention soon.
Hope this will helps you
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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