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How Can I Take Best Care Of My Feet With Stitches After An Accident?

Hi, I had met an accident before two days Nd i have deep wound Nd 18 stitches on the feet a near middle Nd last finger of the feet Drad suggested me not Tu move leg at any cost but in sleep my feet moved Nd finger are bend I feeing so much pain what should I do is stiches got moved?
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Better to immobilize the leg.
If you move too much the suture may give away.
As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Can I Take Best Care Of My Feet With Stitches After An Accident?

Hello, Better to immobilize the leg. If you move too much the suture may give away. As of now you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician