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The first thing you should do if you feel you have stitches that are infected, is to see your doctor. Your doctor can determine if the infection is internal or if it is an infection on the surface only. Your doctor may need to do a culture or a culture/sensitivity, to determine what bacteria is present, the quantity of bacteria and which antibiotics the bacteria is sensitive to.
If the infection is internal, it may need to be drained; if it isn't too deep, your doctor can probably do this in the office. A small drain can be inserted and left in place until your doctor feels the wound is sufficiently free of bacteria. The tube will then be removed, usually a pain free procedure and the wound can then begin healing
If the infection is only on top of your wound/stitches, warm moist compresses, using a clean cloth or gauze applied to the area several times a day will help clean out the wound and will help reduce the pain by allowing the wound to drain. If the wound is in an area that can be exposed to the air and sunlight, doing so for a short time each day will help the area to dry out and also promote healing.
If the wound starts to bleed hold gauze or Cotton over it. Apply gentle pressure for about 10 minute's if it continues, contact the doctors office. Wounds usually heal between 3 weeks to 3 months.
What else can I help you with?
Can you get Swine Flu in open wound in hands?
No swine flu is spread like the common cold. If you have a open wound on your hand, you should be more concerned about the wound becoming infected. Signs and symptoms of infection: reddness, itching, swelling, drainage.
What will happen if animal blood mixes with mine in an open wound?
you might be infected with rabies
Can you become septic if a wound culture is negative?
Yes, as bactria can easily infect the wound and become septic also you can catch many diese from a open or infected wound
Why does an open wound on a dog smell?
a dog licks its wound to clean it especially if infected. The smell can come from a rot etc in the wound or even the saliver from the dog.
Is there a possibility of catching aids on a train if you have an open wound?
You'd need to get a fairly significant amount of infected blood into your blood stream though an open, undressed wound. So if your wound is open, and they're bleeding all over the place then it could happen.
Can garter snake bites get infected?
Yes, any snakebite can become infected. Wash and disinfect the bite area thoroughly and cover with a bandage.
Why should you always cover cuts with a bandage?
To prevent the wound from getting infected.
Do take your dog to the vet for a smelly wound?
Yes you should, as it is probably infected...
Can any one is affected HIV by kissing?
The only way someone can get infected by kissing is if the infected person they kissed has an open wound or sore in their mouth.
What should I do if my cat has an infected wound?
If your cat has an infected wound, it is important to seek veterinary care immediately. Do not attempt to treat the wound yourself, as it may require professional medical attention and antibiotics to heal properly. Keep the wound clean and covered until you can get to a vet.
Signs of an open chest wound?
the edges of the sealing material for an open chest wound should extend how far past the edge of the wound?
What is open wounds?
A open wound is a cut or scratch or any kind of cut. When it is new or still there not covered by a scab. While its open it can get many germs or it can get infected.
