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A member asked:
I just had carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand and the surgical site has reopened. it's draining and it's very painful to touch. is this staph?
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Call your surgeon: You may be draining a hematoma, or you may have an infection, though it's quite rare in CT surgery. You need to contact the surgeon in charge, and inform him/her of this development. Good luck.
Answered 10/20/2014
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Don't know what: type of drainage you are experiencing. This needs prompt re-evaluation. If there is pus, with swelling, redness, tenderness, heat, red-streaks or fever - would get seen at ER now. Take care.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Wound infection: Can't tell if it's staph without a culture, but it's likely a wound infection. You need to contact your surgeon or be evaluated at an Urgent Care. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 10/20/2014
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