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Can Stitches Get Infected?

Yes, hello My 2 years old son, last night went to the hospital after a fall and he got stiches on his chin, and two on the inside of his bottom lip. Today on the inside of the lips I see some kind of yellow substance, and the lip is swollen. Can it be infected?
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Yes, it can be infected. Swelling is often a sign of infection, especially when it is accompanied by too much reddening of the skin. Marked tenderness and a burning sensation, pus and fever are also signs of infection.
So if these signs and symptoms are present then you should consult a doctor.
You can give ARNICA 30, one dose daily for 3days,it is a homoeopathic medicine which is very good after trauma and helps in prevention of infection and early healing.
You should consult a doctor and get the wound rechecked.

Hope this will help.
Take care

Regards
Dr.Shuchi
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Can Stitches Get Infected?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Yes, it can be infected. Swelling is often a sign of infection, especially when it is accompanied by too much reddening of the skin. Marked tenderness and a burning sensation, pus and fever are also signs of infection. So if these signs and symptoms are present then you should consult a doctor. You can give ARNICA 30, one dose daily for 3days,it is a homoeopathic medicine which is very good after trauma and helps in prevention of infection and early healing. You should consult a doctor and get the wound rechecked. Hope this will help. Take care Regards Dr.Shuchi