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What Causes Boils And Pus Formation On The Surgical Site?

Hello Sir,My Mom Had undergone surgery 6 montsh back for Paratid cancer and now the doctor said it has been spread over to lungs,heart so nothing can be done.but last few days we observe that boils and puss on the places where surgery done and water is coming out also it is so painfull.could you please suggest us how we can get rid of these pain and feel comfortable till she lives
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

It is important to know the exact clinical manifestations so that a staging can be done. This will help guide treatment. If there is boils and pus in the area of surgery then an infection of post operative nature should be looked for and treated on time.

Pain is to be attended with adequate pain relief medications. She needs to be asked how comfortable she is with present pain relief medicine and if there is severe pain then increase in medication is required.

Head and neck cancer including parotid has good treatment and survival rates. In stage 4 cancer also there is survival of 30 to 40 percent till 5 years. Please do not worry.
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What Causes Boils And Pus Formation On The Surgical Site?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to know the exact clinical manifestations so that a staging can be done. This will help guide treatment. If there is boils and pus in the area of surgery then an infection of post operative nature should be looked for and treated on time. Pain is to be attended with adequate pain relief medications. She needs to be asked how comfortable she is with present pain relief medicine and if there is severe pain then increase in medication is required. Head and neck cancer including parotid has good treatment and survival rates. In stage 4 cancer also there is survival of 30 to 40 percent till 5 years. Please do not worry.