Question 1

surgery out of state. followed up with gp in state for incision care and meds. had me do drug test. says its because its my first narc script. normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many primary care doctors are now doing drug tests before giving pain meds.  It's a way to keep "drug seekers" out.    I agree that it feels kind of weird when they do it.  It happened to me in the er when i broke my arm!  i guess they thought i broke my arm just to get pain meds?!?!  anyway, i was "clean" so i got a pain pill for my injury - i can sympathize with you...

Question 2

do you use glue to close incisions?

Accepted Answer

Occasionally: There are some dermal bonding agents or glues that may be used. However, the usage of said agents is not common. One has to be very careful when using them about the eyes and face. Usually we'll close with a sub dermal absorbable suture, and reinforce the closure with strips. We also use staples or traditional nylon sutures on occasion. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Question 3

how will i know if my incision is healed inside?

Accepted Answer

Outside healed.: When the outside incision is completely healed,so is the inside incision

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: incision?

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Cut: An incision is an opening made in the skin or mucosal surface.  It is usually performed to allow entry into a body cavity in order to accomplish a surgical procedure.

Question 5

can there be anything i can do to help my son's incision heal faster?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin e: Among other things vitamin e oil/cream is safe and may help.

Question 6

is there any problem if incision is given at previously operated site?

Accepted Answer

It's not a problem : At all since the skin repairs and regenerates new cells by itself. Hopefully u are not a keloid former. Take care!

Question 7

what is incision biopsy?

Accepted Answer

'to cut' biopsy: 'incisional biopsy' literally means to 'cut out some tissue' to get a good sample of a particular lesion (usually skin but can be any biopsy). An excisional biopsy is similiar but this refers to removing the whole lesion with normal tissue around it (as in a small dark mole removed). Biopsies are sent to a pathologist who 'reads' the slides under a microscope looking for abnormal cells/diseases.

Question 8

gyn , what is bikin  incision?

Accepted Answer

Bikini cut: A surgery incision made low and across the pubic hair line (bikini line).

Question 9

why is my surgical incision itching so much?

Accepted Answer

Healing process.: Whenever tissue is subject to trauma, such as incisions made during surgery, the body initiates an inflammatory response as part of the healing process. As part of this process histamine is released. It is the histamine which causes the wound to itch. So itching of the wound is a good sign. If you find the itching is unbearable, you can take an antihistamine such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for relief.

Question 10

what does an infected incision look like?

Accepted Answer

Red, Hot, Tender: An infected incision will look very red and blanch to the touch. It will also be very warm and tender to the touch. There will be more swelling than normal. There may or may not be pus or foul smelling drainage coming from the wound. If your wound has any of these characteristics you should contact your physician.

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Surgery out of state. followed up with gp in state for incision care and meds. had me do drug test. says its because its my first narc script. normal?

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Do you use glue to close incisions?

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How will i know if my incision is healed inside?

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What is the definition or description of: incision?

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Can there be anything i can do to help my son's incision heal faster?

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Is there any problem if incision is given at previously operated site?

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What is incision biopsy?

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Gyn , what is bikin incision?

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Why is my surgical incision itching so much?

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What does an infected incision look like?

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