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How To Take Care Of The Stitches On The Arch Of Foot?

I cut my foot on a boat prop and had to get 5 Stitches on arch of foot after 7 days the wound is not healing I work on my feet all day and they sweet a lot I rebandage it up every nigh with a new band aid and some self adhesive gauss I have not been getting it wet in the shower and once I get home I switch to flip flops so it can dry up well keepin the days bandage on still . Am I doing any thing wrong.
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you are doing it right do not worry, keep it dry , dress it and let it heal the wound normally heal in 10 days and in your case since its on foot and not on rest the time may be a bit prolonged. keeping clean is must and see that it does not get infected.
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How To Take Care Of The Stitches On The Arch Of Foot?

Hi, I value your concern regarding the symptoms. I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion you are doing it right do not worry, keep it dry , dress it and let it heal the wound normally heal in 10 days and in your case since its on foot and not on rest the time may be a bit prolonged. keeping clean is must and see that it does not get infected. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health. Special note- Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only.