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What Causes Water Filled Blisters Around Scar After Bunion Surgery?

i recently had bunion surgery, 11 weeks ago, and now have water filled blisters around the scar and sole of my foot. i also have them appear on my palms and side of fingers, yet they do not appear on the opposite foot or anywhere else. Is this likely to be an infection, or allergic reaction to stitches
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

It is looks like infection to the surgical site.

I advice you should do culture and sensitivity from the stitch site.

Once the antibiotics is taken this infection is going to be controlled. If you do not want to take the oral drugs you can apply it locally.

I suggest you should do good dressing and cleaning. Please keep the wound dry. Dressing with dettol , betadine and application of the polysporin at the end should be done.

If you are wearing shocks than cotton shocks should be worn. Avoid injury to the site.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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What Causes Water Filled Blisters Around Scar After Bunion Surgery?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. It is looks like infection to the surgical site. I advice you should do culture and sensitivity from the stitch site. Once the antibiotics is taken this infection is going to be controlled. If you do not want to take the oral drugs you can apply it locally. I suggest you should do good dressing and cleaning. Please keep the wound dry. Dressing with dettol , betadine and application of the polysporin at the end should be done. If you are wearing shocks than cotton shocks should be worn. Avoid injury to the site. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.