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What Causes The Stitches Burst Open With Infection?
Please I need advice right away! My fiancèe has a cut on his leg it was an out a half inch deep. It was stitched and healed a little but then the stitches busted and they couldn t re-stitch it again. If look huge and swollen its very read and painful. I m guessing its deffinatly infected but in the past hour red lines started developing on his skin around the cut. What does that mean? Do I need to seek medical attention right away? Please help. Sincerely, Megan Jackson
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Infections can present with redness, swelling, pain, increased warmth to the area, discharge.
Since the area is red, swollen and painful it would be best for him to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
The area may need cleaning and dressing. He may also need a course of antibiotics if infection is suspected.
I hope this helps
Infections can present with redness, swelling, pain, increased warmth to the area, discharge.
Since the area is red, swollen and painful it would be best for him to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
The area may need cleaning and dressing. He may also need a course of antibiotics if infection is suspected.
I hope this helps
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