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Stitches In Middle Finger, Swelling, Redness And Pain. Applied Polysporin. Why Is Blood Draining From Wound?
I had 6 stitches to my middle finger and after 24 hours, I removed the original gauze (sp) and apply polysporin over the stitches, and put on fresh gauze. after 34 hours onf the stitches, I re-apply polysporin and left it open. It is red and very swollen and painful despite the fact that I have been taking painkillers every 6 hours. I just noticed that there is some blood draining from the wound. Is this the normal, and I have not wet it at all. Thanks.
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Hi,
It seems that there is some infection took place giving rise to redness, swelling.
You may require antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicine for 3-5 days.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
Ok and take care.
It seems that there is some infection took place giving rise to redness, swelling.
You may require antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicine for 3-5 days.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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