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What Causes Pus Discharge From A Surgical Incision?

Should I be worried about pus discharge? I have recently had a stint removed from my abdomen. I had surgery two months ago. The stint was removed two days ago (Wednesday), and today (Friday) as I was changing the dressing, I noticed pus. It is very tender around the area. I also checked my temperature Weds night it was 100.4, the next day in the afternoon it was 100.3. Today my temperature is normal 98.6. Please advice
Tue, 4 Oct 2016
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Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.
This is sign of wound infection and is should be checked by surgeon who performed surgery since it may require wound opening and drainage and antibiotics.

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What Causes Pus Discharge From A Surgical Incision?

Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer. This is sign of wound infection and is should be checked by surgeon who performed surgery since it may require wound opening and drainage and antibiotics. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.