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I got 3 stitches on my right hand finger and they were removed after 2 weeks. Now it's been 4 weeks and wound is opening again. Kindly let me know which doctor is best suitable to heal this problem.

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Without seeing can't treat...Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

Sir/ma'am My father had a discharging puss sinus (tract) in his face on cheek region for which he underwent surgery. He got 5 stitches after surgery 7 days ago. Today our doctor removed only 2 stitches and 3 to be removed on Monday. Sir my query is , is the wound healthy? I have attached pic ,there is some yellow thing under skin from where stitch

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Wound is not great !! ...  Read More

Sir/ma'am My father underwent oral cancer surgery and discharged on 10june. His stitches were removed on 20th. But today i noticed there some thread coming out which I guess was missed to remove. Operation was done in neck to remove nodes . Kindly guide what to do? Should we remove this thread at home?

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Remove the stitch. No worries ...  Read More

I had a surgery of humerus fracture. It's been 3 months and now the stitches have become hard and swollen. Please help.

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It's hypertrophic scar.. Medicine available for good improvement....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, i got my wrist surgery done about a month ago, since last 3 4 days i hv pus coming out from the stitches wound from two small holes.. refer picture. Is it normal?

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What surgery ?? Consult treating surgeon ...  Read More

The stitches post bypass surgery is hurting n there is a sensation of the skin stretching . especially while walking

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Whether stitches removed.. send photos for proper treatment ...  Read More

Hi, I had an ACL surgery last September. Until recently I was not facing any issues but lately my leg gets swollen up right on the stitches(long one) again and again. I heated a safety pin and tried removing the puss twice, it worked, but somehow it just comes back again. I am guessing an incision has to be made and the puss has to be removed compl

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First get an ultrasound of the knee and total count and crp blood test which will differentiate if the abscess is just superficial or deep. Once that idea is there - options of treatment Superficial - ...  Read More

My friends mother has a surgery 6 months back for an infection of stomach pipe... thr stitches run horizantally under the rib cage ... Today there was very slight blood that came out from the start of the stitches on left side The doctor has called on monday ... but i am curious to know why and how serious is the condition Thanks

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Hello, it's abnormal she need proper evaluation like BT,CT,PT, platelet count etc evaluation is must.ok. ...  Read More

My father Opening 1 eye completely and 1 is opening Partially What are the possible reasons for the Same He started opening eye in last 5 days Can he open other eye also after some days

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Is that associated with facial palsy, that is any deviation of angle of mouth or drooling of saliva? . Any change in facial skin sensation? Or Could be due to slight damage to 3rd nerve for which u ne ...  Read More

Is 3 to 4 weeks after wisdom tooth removal sufficient to remove stitches? Would'nt stiches come off gradually. What kind of material is used for dental stitches?

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stitches that come off gradually are known as 'resorbable' sutures. As these dissolve,they release acid hence not preferred by most dentists.If your stitches are made of silk,have it removed as soon ...  Read More

I had an accident and got sutures on my upper lip via plastic surgery 4 weeks ago, and the doctor said the threads are absorbable. The knots are still in place, and the area where the thread is knotted is painful when I laugh or chew. Is this normal, and should I wait for the knots to fall off, or do they need to be removed?

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If you can still feel/ see the knot. Then go to treating doctor. They will remove the knot and do the needful ...  Read More

I have had a surgery for bartholins cyst.After 2 weeks the stitch is still there.How to get rid of the stitch easily?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi doc i have c section 20 days ago but few days back i saw this stitches tear and opening my doc put dressing and betadin. Is this close without resuturing?

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Yes the opening is very small and does not require resuturing ...  Read More

Forehead plastic surgery to be done Accident main surgery done Now need surgery or solution to remove scar from stitches

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You can remove the scar by surgery ...  Read More

I have osmf having limited mouth opening of 25 mm. Is diode laser surgery will be beneficial. If so then what will be the mouth opening after surgery and what will be the approximate cost of treatment. Kindly give suggestions along with your contact details.

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Hello Yes it is beneficial Cost around 10-15k Around 30-35 mm mouth opening ll.be thr after laser ...  Read More

I had surgery 15 days before ...right side ovary removal ...sutures removed 3 days before...but feeling hard below stitches and it's paining...is it normal or should I need to worry about it

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If there is pain swelling and redness its probbaly a stitch abscess and you need to review your doctor again... even if its without redness it could be a small collection of fluid called seroma.. whic ...  Read More

Hi doctor my sister had abdominal open hysterectomy surgery and it has been 42 days but she still feel swelling inside near to the stitches at abdomen is that normal or should we connect a doctor. Thank you

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi doctor My delivery is through c - section, it has been 7 months yet. My baby weight is 10.8 kg. Can I climb stairs carrying my baby. Will it affect my stitches?

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no problem ...  Read More

My brother had open heart surgery 12 years ago. He has been under medication of BP, Diabetics and Heart. Lately he is having severe itching at the place of stitches. Kindly advice which doctor I should consult for further treatment.

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Consult Dermatologist ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with scoliosis when i was 13 and underwent surgery, i have stapled stitch marks on my back sides and my neck, i am 29yrs now so since its been long time is it possible to laser and remove or reduce the stitch marks, how soon can it be done and how much would it cost approximately.

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consult online ...  Read More

I had cerclage surgery, how many hours in a day do I have to rest? Will the stitches stay until full term baby growth?

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Connect please ...  Read More

I had my gynocomastia surgery done 18 days before. After gland excision my nipples had been stitched with absorbable suture. However I noticed today that a small portion on one side seems to be slightly open. I am worried will it be a problem in future during a workout or sexual act. Will this tear open my nipple if someone pinch or bite it in futu

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Hello everyone I had cervical stitch as per my doctor suggestion as she felt it is soft and there can be risk with pregnancy. I still have Vaginal discharge (not too much) after the surgery (it's been two week of surgery) is it normal or should it be a matter to worry?

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Discharge will be there for many days. But this discharge should not be coming from inside the pregnancy sac. Your Gynaecologist can help you in confirmo that. ...  Read More

Hi doctor My delivery is through c-section. My stitches is about 1 month. I feel pain whenever I try to sit from bed. Whenever I turn left and right side while sleeping. Is there any problem. Although my doctor said that stitches are okay.

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The stitch line needs to be examined ...  Read More

I had lscs 20 days back, today i noticed discharge from incision area, there is tiny opening , on pressing fluid is coming from opening, i already received antibiotics twice post surgery and for uti, i am worried?? Is this need antibiotic or debridement, please guide Picture attached

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How to remove stich mark of open heart surgery. I ve gone through it when i was 5 years. Now i am 21..my medical clearence test are rejected to go abroad due to this scar.. How to remove stitch mark

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Please get a medical consultation. Examination needed. And a picture of the scar. Whether or not it is amenable to injections/plastic surgical intervention. ...  Read More

Nowadays dissolving stitching is available for c- section? My stitching is normal stitching and now these stitching fill with puss Now can I go with dissolving stitching?

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Not now ,but maybe next time. ...  Read More

My stitches ware removed 30 November 2022 how many days it take to heel my wound and does after removing stitches again my wound will open

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If doctor has removed the stiches it means the wound is already healed. Consult over call for the same ...  Read More

I have undergoes a surgery of uterus removal 5months ago...now there is a small swelling on the stitches... no readness no pain ...is there is any problem ...how to manage it

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Some time it happens so if no symptoms don't worry at present but it should be treated take online consultation ...  Read More

Hello im 23 weeks pregnant .. during week 21 i underwent cervical stitch .. can i sit down aftr 10 days of surgery .. will it effect my cervix if i sit or stand .. and can intercourse be done or should i avoid it?]

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Hi Yes u can sit But avoid sex , exercise and traveling ...  Read More

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