Depends: New onset of pain and/or new onset of swelling at the site of a sutured wound is an infection until proved otherwise. However, any wound held together by tight sutures may look blue / dusky as new blood comes in to assist healing and stays in the area after giving up its oxygen.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Depends on wound.: Usually not a problem. Check with the dr. Who stitched it.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Depends: many issues: Generally the blood supply to skin decreases from maximal in the head to minimal in the feet, so it depends on where the wound is, how far the discoloration extends from the wound edges, interval since repair, presence or absence of pain, and a host of other factors. If you don't like the way it looks, go back to the doctor who performed the repair to be re-examined.
Answered 12/13/2020
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Bruising: Blue may mean something as simple as bruising. However, it may also represent poor blood supply which leads to necrosis or cell death.
Answered 1/12/2016
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Call your doctor: If this is bruising, there is no cause for concern. However, if the skin is blue, it could indicate the blood supply is compromised leading to wound healing problems or separation.
Answered 3/9/2012
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