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Suggest Remedy For Pustules After Surgery

Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015

Question: me,have pustules after surgery they have puss and matter and sutturer , thread that was used to close the
wound i am 84 yrs old and appreciate your help!!!

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
small course of oral antibiotic would be effective.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
welcome to HCM.

If you have developed pustules after surgery which contain puss are likely to be due to some bacterial infection.

You will need to take small course of oral antibiotic like cefixime or cephalexin from cephalosporins group as prescribed your family physician or treating surgeon.

Antibiotic is given to fight or prevent an infection caused by bacteria. So,always take your antibiotics exactly as ordered by your doctor or healthcare provider.

You may also take over the counter pain killers and anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen 400 or diclofenac 100 mg.

Always keep your surgical wounds clean and dry and do not allow the to wet.Means proper wound care is also important.

Also,eat a variety of healthy foods including fruits, vegetables,dairy products, meat and fish. Eating healthy foods may help you heal faster.

Continue to take your concurrent medications if you are taking them since long time.

Consult your doctor for antibiotic prescription.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (48 hours later)

i was opperated for baselcell cancer two weeks ago and the this sttching has dissoving into small peaces and are working thru my face and are coming out in my ears, the operation; just below both ears.

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly send me pictures of that surgical wound.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX
Thanks for the reply.

I have read your question carefully but kindly specify your problem which you want to address as I am not able to understand what you are trying to say.

Also,it would be better if you can send me clinical picture of that surgical wound over face which will be helpful for me to guide you better.I will inspect the wound and will give my opinion.

Regards,

Dr.Sandip

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (6 days later)

i was dignsd with b/cell one my face,below each ear (3/5cm) about (5/7days) there were pustules in each ear with small clusters around them all with matter in them, then a small black core appeared; the Dr. said i was to leave it alone this was impossible --- pain from hearing aids, glass/s the pustules were in the folds of my ears ,thank you!! XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You will require antibiotics.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the reply.

As we discussed in the first query, for pustules after surgery are likely to be due to some bacterial infection.

You will need to take small course of oral antibiotic like cefixime or cephalexin (from cephalosporins group) as prescribed your family physician or your treating surgeon.

Antibiotic are useful in the treatment of bacteria infection. So,always take your antibiotics exactly as ordered by your doctor or healthcare provider.

hope this will help and clarify me with your pain over hearing aids as i am not able to understand what you said in the last two lines.

Also send me picture of this pustules with small clusters around them which would be helpful for me to understand.I will guide you after going through those pictures.

Regards,

Dr.Sandip

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (11 hours later)

jkikesell' thank you!!! have a great what is leaft of it.

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks Mr XXXXXXX
You are most welcome.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad