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I had surgery and my sutures are leaking clear fluid. is this normal?
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Depends: Depends on the kind of surgery, where is was, and how much you are leaking. A small clear discharge is likely normal. Do you have a fever? Any redness around the wound? Check with your surgeon.
Answered 11/27/2017
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