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What should i do if i just got stitches on the top if my foot?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Follow instruction: Given by doc who placed sutures: keep area clean & dry; avoid putting unnecessary tension on sutures; watch for signs of infection (increasing redness/pain; pus; red streaks) or opening of wound. Follow up with doc for wound check & to have sutures removed (unless self-dissolving).
Answered 9/28/2016
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Heal: No pun intended, sorry. Keep it dry watch for any redness swelling and pain that could indicate infection and follow up with your doctor within 1-2 weeks for suture removal.
Answered 1/15/2016
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