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So i had minor sugery to remove a cyst and and received four stitches now the area is red and painful is infected. the sugery was a week ago.?
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Wound infection: See your dr, it sounds like your wound is infected. You will need antibiotics, and the stitches may need to be removed.
Answered 7/31/2019
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Infection: Signs of infection include redness, pain, tenderness, swelling & warmth. Please let your doctor know promptly as this requires medical attention.
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