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Should Antibiotics Be Taken After Undergoing Surgery For Pilonidal Sinus?

I am 23 years old and have a good medical history. Five years ago I had an infection on my butt. it was cleand and dreined. Two months ago the infection came back , so today I've been operated for pilonidal sinus . I thought that I would be given some antibiotics after surgery but I wasn't. It is a close wound. Evan the dressing they said they don' have to change it. I read on NHS site that in the close wound the dressing has to be changed after a few days. Can I have your advice about what shall I do?

Thanks.
Wed, 19 Aug 2015
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Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concern.
I have noted your history.Yes the dressing has to be changed after every 2 days to see if the wound is healing properly.
Also antibiotic cover has to be given for 5 days as a precautionary measures.But sometimes antibiotics can have side effects like increased dyspepsia.
Your doctor might be knowing your condition better as he/she has examined you so he is best to comment on that front.
Hope i answered your queries.
Thanks and regards.
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Should Antibiotics Be Taken After Undergoing Surgery For Pilonidal Sinus?

Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. I have noted your history.Yes the dressing has to be changed after every 2 days to see if the wound is healing properly. Also antibiotic cover has to be given for 5 days as a precautionary measures.But sometimes antibiotics can have side effects like increased dyspepsia. Your doctor might be knowing your condition better as he/she has examined you so he is best to comment on that front. Hope i answered your queries. Thanks and regards.