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I had a lumpectomy a month ago and developed an infection. i am on antibiotics . last night i started draining thin yellowish/brownish fluid. is this good or bad? i was worried about what was going on in there . hope on the way to healing?

Q: i had a lumpectomy a month ago and developed an infection. i am on antibiotics . last night i started draining thin yellowish/brownish fluid. is this good or bad? i was worried about what was going on in there . hope on the way to healing?

: Not good. Would discuss with D r who did surgery.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Not good. Would discuss with D r who did surgery.

Answered 12/17/2022

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A member asked:

I had a lumpectomy a month ago and developed an infection. i am on antibiotics . last night i started draining thin yellowish/brownish fluid. is this good or bad? i was worried about what was going on in there . hope on the way to healing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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