A member asked:

Is it possible to have a infected wound or stitches without pain fever or throbbing ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Examination: Infection is diagnosed by observation or examination not by one or two symptoms.

Answered 6/2/2014

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Dr. Bret Boyle answered

Specializes in Wound care

Yes, so if in doubt: you should have your surgeon evaluate the possibility.

Answered 6/18/2014

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