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How To Protect A Wound From Getting Infected?

I recently had to get 3 stitches in my left shin. I know that if I gets infected it may have to be amputated so I am a bit nervous. The wound is starting to seal but a bit of pus is forming under the scab. I just wanted to make sure this is normal, I m trying not to take any chances.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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welcome to hcm,
short answer : frequent dressing along with oral antibiotics will prevent it from getting infected
detailed answer:
1. after the stitches you must prevent your wound from water it will prevent further infection
2. daily dressing or alternate day dressing is needed depending upon the wound while dressing i want the remaining pus inside to be drained fully.
3. antibiotic intake is must for healing and preventing from further infection
4. dietary or oral vitamin c supplements are needed for faster healing
hope this finds useful
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
feel free to have any queries to me at
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-amarnath/68732
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How To Protect A Wound From Getting Infected?

welcome to hcm, short answer : frequent dressing along with oral antibiotics will prevent it from getting infected detailed answer: 1. after the stitches you must prevent your wound from water it will prevent further infection 2. daily dressing or alternate day dressing is needed depending upon the wound while dressing i want the remaining pus inside to be drained fully. 3. antibiotic intake is must for healing and preventing from further infection 4. dietary or oral vitamin c supplements are needed for faster healing hope this finds useful with regards Dr.Amarnath feel free to have any queries to me at http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-amarnath/68732