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How Can An Infected Surgical Scar Be Treated?

I was told by my doctor that I have an infection in my scar from my surgery 30yrs ago, I was put on keeflex 4 times a day for 10 days. Well my last pill was on Saturday, but I still have the infection or what ever this is and it hurts pretty bad. Please help
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
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Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through.

Based on the history you have shared, it needs to be reviewed again by the primary surgeon and ultrasound to local for any underlying skin infection signs or pus pockets.If so it can he sent for cultures and sensitivity to isolate exact causative bug and to be treated according to sensitivity profile.

Meanwhile preliminary antibiotics coverage like augmentin or cephradine can be initiated alongwith atypical coverage with metronidazole after discussing with your primary doctor. For pains OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used.

The pain can be normal healing sequalae and may be controlled with the analgesics. Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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How Can An Infected Surgical Scar Be Treated?

Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through. Based on the history you have shared, it needs to be reviewed again by the primary surgeon and ultrasound to local for any underlying skin infection signs or pus pockets.If so it can he sent for cultures and sensitivity to isolate exact causative bug and to be treated according to sensitivity profile. Meanwhile preliminary antibiotics coverage like augmentin or cephradine can be initiated alongwith atypical coverage with metronidazole after discussing with your primary doctor. For pains OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be used. The pain can be normal healing sequalae and may be controlled with the analgesics. Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.