HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes A White Spot Like Bump On Lip At The Sight Of Stitch?

Hi, I have a healing lip laceration with 4 stitches - only the top stitch is left but there is a small white dot / bump just under where the other stitches were (this is the wet side of my upper lip) - could the white spot be infection? There is still pain in this one area of the laceration the rest feels fine and is healed well.
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion you should do Gram's staining followed by microscopic examination. If you find any organisms in the smear, it is confirmed by the report.

Again redness, swelling, pain if presents points you towards the infection.

Till report comes you should maintain local cleanliness, regular dressing etc. This will help in containing infections.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes A White Spot Like Bump On Lip At The Sight Of Stitch?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should do Gram s staining followed by microscopic examination. If you find any organisms in the smear, it is confirmed by the report. Again redness, swelling, pain if presents points you towards the infection. Till report comes you should maintain local cleanliness, regular dressing etc. This will help in containing infections. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.