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I had a cyst removed from my perineum last friday and i am fearing that it is infected. how would i be able to tell this as i cant direct look at it?
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Possible, unlikely: You should have very little discomfort now. Growing redness, by MIRROR, or pus are signs (except for a little around absorbable sutures. Ask your physician, if still suspicious in few more days
Answered 8/30/2017
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