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What Causes Pus Filled Lump On The Sutures?
i had my appendix removed october 17th now my cuts have healed but one of them lower under my bellybutton healed with a bump i thought no big deal as it was nothing on the sheet that said i should worry after discharge now i pressed on the pump and i felt somthing pop like a pimple could this be PUS?
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query pus filled lump on the sutures post appendix removal is because of persistence of infection in that area. There are chances you have underlying systemic disease such as diabetes which is delaying healing in that area. Take a proper course of antibiotics to subside infection. Visit oral pathologist once and go for Gram's staining, culture and sensitivity from the pus discharge. Maintain proper cleanliness of that area. Apply betadine cream and polysporin ointment to heal the infection faster. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration levels of body. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once for proper examination and start treatment accordingly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query pus filled lump on the sutures post appendix removal is because of persistence of infection in that area. There are chances you have underlying systemic disease such as diabetes which is delaying healing in that area. Take a proper course of antibiotics to subside infection. Visit oral pathologist once and go for Gram's staining, culture and sensitivity from the pus discharge. Maintain proper cleanliness of that area. Apply betadine cream and polysporin ointment to heal the infection faster. Drink plenty of fluids to maintain hydration levels of body. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once for proper examination and start treatment accordingly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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