Im 4 weeks post FTT. I went to see my doctor last week because I notice that a small part of my incision was open and red and had a bit of pus, and a stitch was coming out and it was hurting a lot. The Dr. said it was normal and not to put anything on it. and he will see me in a week. I have an appointmet this coming thursday but I wanted to get a 2nd opinion. I'm starting to get worried cause a week has passed and it is still the same. Something else my Dr says I don't have to wear a girdle.
Answer: Is This a Suture Abscess? The best thing you can do is visit your surgeon. based on the photos you shared, what I can appreciate is a local intolerance at a stitch case.It is not an authentic infection. They do not need surgical or even urgent medical treatment. They are not accompanied by infection of the wound or cause it to open. If you notice that, after about 2 weeks, and until almost 2 months (it can happen at any time until the stitch are reabsorbed, but never before the first 2 weeks), suddenly you see a small area more indurated and sensitive, even a little red after a few days, without fever or local heat just a little inflammation at a particular stitch, or one day when lifting dressings or plaster are stained with a little pus and blood, the rest of the wound Well, do not be alarmed, it is an intolerable stitch without more. It will not complicate. good luck!!
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Answer: Is This a Suture Abscess? The best thing you can do is visit your surgeon. based on the photos you shared, what I can appreciate is a local intolerance at a stitch case.It is not an authentic infection. They do not need surgical or even urgent medical treatment. They are not accompanied by infection of the wound or cause it to open. If you notice that, after about 2 weeks, and until almost 2 months (it can happen at any time until the stitch are reabsorbed, but never before the first 2 weeks), suddenly you see a small area more indurated and sensitive, even a little red after a few days, without fever or local heat just a little inflammation at a particular stitch, or one day when lifting dressings or plaster are stained with a little pus and blood, the rest of the wound Well, do not be alarmed, it is an intolerable stitch without more. It will not complicate. good luck!!
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