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I had me cysts removed on 17/3/2021 and today after 24hrs post surgery my little finger site where operated is throbbing continusously. is that a sign of infection and should i see my gp?

Q: i had me cysts removed on 17/3/2021 and today after 24hrs post surgery my little finger site where operated is throbbing continusously. is that a sign of infection and should i see my gp?

: Can’t tell based on what you described. Some local pain is common anytime the skin is cut. Should be decreasing and mostly gone in 24-48 hrs. If persisting beyond then or getting worse rather than better, yes, see your GP

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Can’t tell based on what you described. Some local pain is common anytime the skin is cut. Should be decreasing and mostly gone in 24-48 hrs. If persisting beyond then or getting worse rather than better, yes, see your GP

Answered 3/18/2021

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A member asked:

I had me cysts removed on 17/3/2021 and today after 24hrs post surgery my little finger site where operated is throbbing continusously. is that a sign of infection and should i see my gp?

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