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I Had Operations for Appendicitis 25 Days Ago. Now my Stiches Have on Extreme Upper Part Have Become Reddish and Its Painful?
I Had Operations for Appendicitis 25 Days Ago. Now my Stiches Have on Extreme Upper Part Have Become Reddish and Its Painful?
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This sounds like an infection.
Pain, redness, swelling, and purulent drainage all are signs/symptoms of an infection. Fever and chills come next, followed by more serious issues. You should contact your surgeon urgently. Do not take antibiotics you may have "left over" from some other treatment or from your surgery, as different antibiotic coverage may be required to eradicate any infectious bacteria, and may also require opening up your incision to drain any abscess collection.
Call your surgeon's office now; do not...
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Post operative Complication after Surgery for Appendicitis?
Thank you for the question.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to give you advice without direct examination. You should be seen by your surgeon ASAP to rule out complications (such as infection).
Best wishes.
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