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Is Swelling A Normal Reaction To Stitches In Finger And Palm?

Hi i went to the emergency room yesterday because i got glass in my hand they took the glass out and got stitches on my middle finger and lower part of my palm i woke up this morning and my middle finger and lower part of my palm are swollen. should i be worried?
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that nothing to worry in your case. Swelling is normal reaction after injury. Get your stitches clear regularly and dressing also. Take antibiotics regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Check for any purulent discharge from the stitch. Contact immediately to doctor if you find any purulent discharge.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
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Is Swelling A Normal Reaction To Stitches In Finger And Palm?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that nothing to worry in your case. Swelling is normal reaction after injury. Get your stitches clear regularly and dressing also. Take antibiotics regularly as prescribed by your doctor. Check for any purulent discharge from the stitch. Contact immediately to doctor if you find any purulent discharge. I will be happy to answer your further concern You can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.