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What Causes Red Color, Pain And Puffiness On Scar Along With Fever?

I have a 9 yr old scar on my right leg where both bones were broken and fixed with a titanium rod. Out of no where it is red puffy and hot to the touch and hurts on the inside. This just started Tuesday. I also have been shivering at the same time every night when I took my temp last night it was 102 now it is 100
Wed, 18 May 2016
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redness and puffiness with pain and discomfort indicate infection in scar . so you need to consult to your surgeon for local examination to know the extent of infection .Ignorance can increse the infection to systemicallly .If pus would be formed you need to undergone surgical intervention to evacuate it . SO imidiately consult to your surgeon.
Presently for fever and pain you can take
Tab Aceclophenac 100mg with paracetamol 500mg . as and when required .
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What Causes Red Color, Pain And Puffiness On Scar Along With Fever?

thanks for posting your query to HCM . redness and puffiness with pain and discomfort indicate infection in scar . so you need to consult to your surgeon for local examination to know the extent of infection .Ignorance can increse the infection to systemicallly .If pus would be formed you need to undergone surgical intervention to evacuate it . SO imidiately consult to your surgeon. Presently for fever and pain you can take Tab Aceclophenac 100mg with paracetamol 500mg . as and when required .