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What Could Black Stuff In The Wound Post Stitch Removal From Shin Indicate?

Hello I had to get stitches on my shin on Memorial Day 10 days later I went back to get them removed and the doctor said all looked well. I did tell her I was going to Canada and she said I would be fine to leave the cut open so it can dry. I also had some black stuff in the wound and I asked her what it was she said it was dead tissue it should fall off in three weeks. It s been three weeks hasn t fallen off and my leg is super swollen. Is this normal?
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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Hi,

Any swelling, pain, redness or fever in wound requires urgent medical attention. It could be a sign of possible infection and can lead to spread of infection to blood causing sepsis. I suggest you to visit a general physician or an ER to get the wound examined for possible infection.

If the wound is infected, an X-ray will be taken to check possible spread to bone underneath. If there is any discharge in the affected area, a swab will be collected for microscopy and antibiotic sensitivity. Wound debridement and antibiotics may be required.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician
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What Could Black Stuff In The Wound Post Stitch Removal From Shin Indicate?

Hi, Any swelling, pain, redness or fever in wound requires urgent medical attention. It could be a sign of possible infection and can lead to spread of infection to blood causing sepsis. I suggest you to visit a general physician or an ER to get the wound examined for possible infection. If the wound is infected, an X-ray will be taken to check possible spread to bone underneath. If there is any discharge in the affected area, a swab will be collected for microscopy and antibiotic sensitivity. Wound debridement and antibiotics may be required. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ayesha Shareef, General & Family Physician