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I had stitches removed my shin two weeks ago. the wound is still open, yellow, and seeping. should i go see a doctor again?
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Yes: After two weeks the wound should be healed, you may have an infection that needs antibiotics, take care.
Answered 2/8/2014
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Seeping incision: The stitches were removed 2 weeks ago ?Did the incision open up then? It seems like this opened up sometime afterwards. Please see the doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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