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When to seek a doctor if there is continuous bleeding in a wound?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a wound. I know that it needs stitches, but that is not an option at the moment. How long have I got to seek medical attention if it has not stopped bleeding? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You already know that you need to visit a doctor. So, do not delay it. The timeline you asked for depends on the site of injury, the total amount, and the rate of bleeding. The bleeding should usually stop within 10 to 20 minutes if undisturbed. If it does not, then eit... Read Full »
Do I need skin grafting for my wound?
Query: Hello doctor, I injured myself when I fell from my scooter a month back. It is healing, but the doctor has said that skin grafting is required. I wanted to confirm if skin grafting is necessary or the wound would heal on its own by regular dressing. I have attached two pictures one was taken 12 days... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After seeing both the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can tell you the following. The wound now is ready for skin grafting. It is clean, and the graft will be taken up very well in most areas, other than the groin. The groin will require a re... Read Full »
Can a person travel with an infected surgical site?
Query: Hello doctor, Two and a half weeks ago, I underwent an exploratory laparotomy that resulted in an appendectomy. Yesterday, I went to see my primary care physician who diagnosed a surgical site infection. I was given Cephalexin three times per day for ten days. My question is about traveling in my cu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be very difficult for me to recommend anything without a clinical examination. The extent of wound infection would determine whether you could go or not. A mild infection which does not require a daily dressing will not hinder you from going. But if the infecti... Read Full »
Why is my broken glass injury still painful?
Query: Hi doctor, Around 7 to 8 months ago, I dropped a glass on the floor and got a fairly bad cut on my hand. In the local A and E, I had an x-ray and the doctor said that the nurse will have a look to make sure that there is no glass. Then, the nurse came in and patched me up. She said that she has bee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering that eight months have passed and the scar is not paining at all, the possibility of glass pieces inside is negligible. The pain may be because of the nerve healing, which usually happens over a few weeks to months. If it is really bothering you, t... Read Full »
What should I do to heal my wound?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a pharmacist. I am having a deep wound in my foot. Currently, I am taking Taxim-O CV 325, Lyser D and Vitamin A to Z. I am dressing the wound with Betadine and T-Bact ointment. What else should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You did not mention that how you acquired that wound. Continue the medications. First of all, I will suggest you to take a proper diet as nutrition is very important in rapid wound healing. Take more proteins in your diet like pulses and dairy products and avoi... Read Full »
How long does it take for tissues to grow into the mesh after hernia surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, My questions are related to da Vinci bilateral hernia repair with mesh. How long does it take for the tissues to grow into the mesh ultimately? What is the time window for the rejection of the mesh after the surgery? What is the time window for developing an infection after the surgery... Read Full »
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Hernia surgery can be done with two approaches, open surgery or minimal access surgery. The minimal access approach includes either conventional laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery. Healing allows fibrosis to occur in the surgery area, and the extent of fibrosis is d... Read Full »
How to manage an oozing wound on the feet?
Query: Hi doctor, My sister is having a wound infection on both feet. Initially, it started as a boil. After that, it became bigger like a wound. It started releasing green liquid constantly and sometimes blood comes from it. It was forming scabs a few days back. After that, it started releasing green l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sister is having a recurrent infection. It is caused due to various causes. It is caused due to poor hygiene, poor immune response, and environmental problems. Please mention the dose of Cloxacillin taken. Please mention whether she has continuous itching and so she ... Read Full »
Is it normal to get oozing blisters at the same place of cut wound?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a cut on my thumb from a blade over a month ago. I got steri-strips fitted and it healed up I also got a tetanus shot. Once it healed I kept getting some blisters where the wound was. They popped so I covered it over and have had it like that for some time now. I keep it covere... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How old are you? Did you get sugar tested at any time? Firstly, this is a large wound now and you should seek the advice of a local doctor in person. There are a few points I would like to raise. 1. Possibility of diabetes should be ruled out if not tested recently... Read Full »
Do I need further treatment for my septic joint?
Query: Hi doctor, Before 10 days, I got a cut on my knee. Two days later, I swam in the contaminated water. Then, I realized that my knee was extremely red, inflamed, tender and spreading outward from the site of the cut (first image). I cleaned the wound with alcohol and did not seek treatment. The follow... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Although it is still not clear how the wound happened, did you brush against something while swimming or was it some insect bite? Secondly, as you mentioned fresh wat... Read Full »
How can I reduce pain when changing dressing of infected wound?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had my foot sole stabbed by wood recently and unfortunately, it got infected. Now every day I go to the hospital to change the dressing. The wound is just at the center of my right foot sole, please tell me how to reduce the pain when dressing change. The nurse uses the alcohol ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. For infected wound, you have to do regular dressing and an anti-inflammatory drug can be prescribed for that. Ibuprofen like anti-inflammatory drug will be helpful in relieving inflammation. Infection involves inflammation component as ... Read Full »