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Sutures removed 8hrs ago, where sutures where feels like its being stabbed with a rusty knife, is this normal?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not normal: After removal of sutures the involved area should feel like it did before the sutures were removed. If there is a new pain it's possible there could be a wound infection or some other cause. See your physician

Dr Naeem agreed

Answered 5/11/2015

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