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Is The Sea Salt Same As Saline?

was told to put hot compress with saline on my hysterectomy cut so that the puss (if any) can surface and exit. Presently on antibiotics and cream. Is sea salt the same as saline and this contradicts that the cut needs to be kept dry at all times.????
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic. I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I will shortly try to help you with my opinion.
No you can't use sea water for this purpose , as it can cause infection over the stitch area.
Get Sterilized Normal Saline from medical store.
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Is The Sea Salt Same As Saline?

Dear Friend Welcome to Health care magic. I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I will shortly try to help you with my opinion. No you can t use sea water for this purpose , as it can cause infection over the stitch area. Get Sterilized Normal Saline from medical store. Based on the available details, this is my best advice for you. You should discuss with your doctor and share my opinion , I am sure he/she will agree to my opinion. If you wish to discuss the problem further with me , you may ask through section of PREMIUM query , directed on my name. Stay Healthy.