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What Causes Yellow Puss Discharge From Jaw Area Near To Stitch?

Hi last monday I broke my jaw and I have stitches in my mouth from the operation, it's been over a week now and I've been washing my mouth with mouthwash which I was given, I went on Tuesday and the doctor said everything was fine. Last night I was suddenly in a lot of pain and this morning have experienced yellow puss liquid coming out near the stitch , what could be the matter?
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Hello dear user!
I have gone through your query and understood your concerns!
Thank you for sharing them on healthcaremagic.
It seems that your surgical wound has got infected. Yellow puss is indicative for a bacterial infection. Stitches are one of the causes of the infection of wounds. Mouth is an organ which is invaded by too many bacteria in the same time and when its tissues are damaged, the infection is more likely.
I would recommend you to go to your healthcare center immediately and see your surgeon because the puss inside must be drained. You need a cure with antibiotics after that.
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Thank you and best regards!
DR ERIOL.
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What Causes Yellow Puss Discharge From Jaw Area Near To Stitch?

Hello dear user! I have gone through your query and understood your concerns! Thank you for sharing them on healthcaremagic. It seems that your surgical wound has got infected. Yellow puss is indicative for a bacterial infection. Stitches are one of the causes of the infection of wounds. Mouth is an organ which is invaded by too many bacteria in the same time and when its tissues are damaged, the infection is more likely. I would recommend you to go to your healthcare center immediately and see your surgeon because the puss inside must be drained. You need a cure with antibiotics after that. I hope this answer was helpful to you! Please kindly rate it and write a short review about your experience with me! Thank you and best regards! DR ERIOL.