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What Could Cause Infection Post Appendectomy?
i had an appendectomy 5 weeks ago which got infected(superficial) and pus was being drained from it. still feels some slight pain with litthle opening but no more pus coming out and still on antibiotics(levo floxacin). Is it adviceable to get pregnant now?
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
hello,
post appendectomy infection occurs many times, and if it is not severe then it is not the matter to worry about.
such infection is usually cured by the good coverage of antibiotics.
levofloxacin is good in this and as per you told, as the pus is not coming out it is suggestive of infection weaning off.
i hereby suggest you not to get pregnant uptill the wound heals completely.
once you are fully recovered from the thing, you can go ahead with your family planning.
thanks
regards
post appendectomy infection occurs many times, and if it is not severe then it is not the matter to worry about.
such infection is usually cured by the good coverage of antibiotics.
levofloxacin is good in this and as per you told, as the pus is not coming out it is suggestive of infection weaning off.
i hereby suggest you not to get pregnant uptill the wound heals completely.
once you are fully recovered from the thing, you can go ahead with your family planning.
thanks
regards
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