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What Causes Foul Discharge From Drainage Surgery Site In The Armpit?

Hi so I recently like 2 month s ago had a drainage surgery under my left armpit and it smells really bad the hole is closed from the surgery but there is still slime coming out of it is there anyway that, that s a sign I an infection? I put so much deodorant on and the smell won t go away 5 months ago I had the same surgery under my other arm and it smells perfectly fine...
Wed, 30 Nov 2022
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Hello,

Oozing from surgery site with foul smell means the wound is infected. Please do contact your surgeon for detailed examination and treatment of infection. If you don't get appointment with your doctor, I advise the following:
1) Clean the site with running water and betadine or any antiseptic solution
2) Tab. Augmentin is to be taken thrice daily for 7 days
3) Fever if present, acetaminophen 500mg 6 th hourly is to be taken
4) Keep the wound dry and don't apply any bandage on wound
5) Mupirocin ointment is to be applied at the site twice daily

If the symptoms persist or worsen, please do contact your surgeon.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes Foul Discharge From Drainage Surgery Site In The Armpit?

Hello, Oozing from surgery site with foul smell means the wound is infected. Please do contact your surgeon for detailed examination and treatment of infection. If you don t get appointment with your doctor, I advise the following: 1) Clean the site with running water and betadine or any antiseptic solution 2) Tab. Augmentin is to be taken thrice daily for 7 days 3) Fever if present, acetaminophen 500mg 6 th hourly is to be taken 4) Keep the wound dry and don t apply any bandage on wound 5) Mupirocin ointment is to be applied at the site twice daily If the symptoms persist or worsen, please do contact your surgeon. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist