Pus draining from the incision

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Asked for Male, 21 Years

I have had pilonidal surgery 10 days back.the wound was closed with stitches using limberg procedure, i have been discharged from hospital ,after 2 days i should again visit surgeon to remove stitches, but from today morning Pus draining from the incision, is it a small infection or reoccurence of pilonidal sinus? Should i visit physician right now?

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Dr. Sarthak Chakravarty

General Physician 9 yrs exp Delhi

Yes, i think you should visit the surgeon. Antibiotic therapy for 7 days has to be done

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Amisha Mirchandani Homoeopath 9 yrs exp Thane · Accepted Answer

Amisha Mirchandani

Homoeopath 9 yrs exp Thane

Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for pilonidal sinus to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines Please contact me directly or ask me at dramisha.com Online consultation and medicines at your doorstep are also delivered nationally and internationally Warm regards Dr Amisha Mirchandani 09819 055014