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After The Coronary Bypass Surgery There Is Pain & Infection On Legs

i had coronary bypass surgery a month ago, the wound on my leg is not healing and now its infected. it looks hollow inside and i keep getting sharp prickly pains. They are going to start antibiotics intravenously, is there a possibility of losing my leg?
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
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Hi,
There might be having infection in leg wound.
With starting of antibiotics IV and orally infection will be cured.
Timely taken steps will give instant relief from infection and you will be alright.
Ok and take care.
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After The Coronary Bypass Surgery There Is Pain & Infection On Legs

Hi, There might be having infection in leg wound. With starting of antibiotics IV and orally infection will be cured. Timely taken steps will give instant relief from infection and you will be alright. Ok and take care.