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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Pus Formation In Scar Of Heart Surgery
I underwent open heart surgery in 2000 and developed keloid scar in chest. Now a days it is paining and sometimes fuss is coming out of it. I am 75 years old and this problem is for the last five years and the severe pain and burning sensation is there always. My consultations with cardiologists was apply coconut oil. What is your advise to relieve pain?
Wed, 15 May 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms are suggestive of a keloid or possibly a superficial infection. I advise you to meet a dermatologist. They would be able to treat the same with intralesional steroid injections or cryotherapy. You could also ask your doctor for analgesics for the pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms are suggestive of a keloid or possibly a superficial infection. I advise you to meet a dermatologist. They would be able to treat the same with intralesional steroid injections or cryotherapy. You could also ask your doctor for analgesics for the pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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