A 48-year-old member asked:

What should i do if discharge is coming out of a foot wound?

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Dr. Johnnie Alstonanswered

Podiatry 17 years experience

Dressings: Wounds are going to drain. Typically normal drainage is clear to an amber color and a thin fluid. If the drainage is thick and opaque or more solid colored then you may be developing an infection. Check with your doctor or go to a wound center.

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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered

Podiatry 43 years experience

See a doctor: The discharge may be an indication of infection. It needs to be checked.

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Dr. Meeta Pancholianswered

Podiatry 28 years experience

See your doctor: this can represent the start or active infection

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A 32-year-old member asked:

I've go discharge coming out of a foot wound. What should I do?

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Dr. David Lahaanswered

Podiatry 40 years experience

Call your doctor/ ER: This should be evaluated professionally. Call your doctor: primary care or podiatrist and have it evaluated asap. If you have any redness, swelling, odor or increased pain, do not delay. Delay can lead to serious complications.

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