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Can a person travel with an infected surgical site?
Query: Hello doctor, Two and a half weeks ago, I underwent an exploratory laparotomy that resulted in an appendectomy. Yesterday, I went to see my primary care physician who diagnosed a surgical site infection. I was given Cephalexin three times per day for ten days. My question is about traveling in my cu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be very difficult for me to recommend anything without a clinical examination. The extent of wound infection would determine whether you could go or not. A mild infection which does not require a daily dressing will not hinder you from going. But if the infection... Read Full »
My child got hurt while playing. Can we use T-Bact or Neosporin ointment?
Query: Hi doctor, My child, who is 2 years old, fell off while playing. She got hurt above the left eye with mild scar. Please suggest some medication. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Did it bleed? How deep is the wound? 2. If the child is not immunized or if it is a bad infected wound, then Tetanus injection may be required. Read Full »
A wound on my nose is not healing. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I do not know why the wound on my nose is not healing yet. It was just a blackhead, which did not heal after I popped it. I put an ointment prescribed by my doctor. However, it seems to be infected. I put only virgin coconut oil. I am afraid that is already a cancer. I am 44 years old, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Based on the picture sent (attachments removed to protect patient identity), I believe you have developed a skin malignancy based on the color change noticed. I recommend doing a punch biopsy a... Read Full »
My peroneal tendon surgery wound is open. Will it heal?
Query: Hello doctor,I had peroneal tendon surgery, and some sterile strips fell off, and the wound was not all the way closed. The stitches were taken out five days ago. Will it still close even though nothing is holding it and it is open? Will I get an infection? I cannot go to the doctor as I cannot driv... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am afraid the camera focused on the TV (television) rather than the wound site and stitches, so I cannot assess how deep the separation on the wound edges is (attachment removed to protect the patient's identi... Read Full »
I am concerned about potential HIV exposure. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I had a massage with a 'happy ending' about a year ago. There was no penetration, only a hand job involved. I cannot confirm whether the masseuse had any cuts or active bleeding on her palms during the massage. Similarly, I am uncertain if I had a minor cut on my genitals from shaving, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Based on your description, it seems you are uncertain about whether there was a cut on your genitals or the masseuse's hand during the handjob.The risk of HIV transmission exists if there is active discharge from an open wound, and if the ma... Read Full »
I have an open wound on the bridge of my nose. Is sunbathing safe?
Query: Hello doctor, A lamp fell on my nose and now I have an open wound on the bridge of my nose. My nose really hurts as well. I do not know if it is broken or if it just hurts. Also, I am on a holiday, so I do not know whether I can go sunbathing with the wound or if I should just stay in the shade. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photograph (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can appreciate the wound. I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic like Neosporin (Neomycin) ointment on the affected area twice daily, take oral antibiotic like tablet Cephalex... Read Full »
My diabetic mother has foot discoloration after an injury. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is diabetic for past 20 years. She got her foot hurt five days ago. A wooden partition fell on her foot. At first, she was unable to walk. Then, she tried to walk. But today, the wound has turned to blue and purple color. So, my brother has taken her to the ER. What could happen to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. In case there is no fracture, there would be no problem at all. Just check that her sugars should be in the normal range. Injury is stress for her body, so it could lead to impaired sugars for a while. Keep a proper check on that. Also, w... Read Full »
I am having side effects with Levaquin. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old male. A puncture wound in the ball of my foot developed an infection. I have had two surgeries to clean the wound out but a localized Mycobacterium fortuitum or peregrinum infection has developed. One of the surgeries was left open to drain. I have been on a course ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post, you have two questions one are quinolones important for treating your infection the answer is yes and these drugs are a cornerstone in treating your infection. Yes, they cause insomnia in 4 % of patients and tremors. The solution is taken i... Read Full »
Why is my bite wound not healing from a month?
Query: Hi doctor, About a month ago, I bit my cheeks while eating. I still have a small gray circular spot inside the cheek. It has lessened in color and size, but is still there. It does not hurt and is not a lump. What is it? Should I be worried? It feels like the rest of my cheek except it has a faint g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry about it. If it becomes painful and fails to heal completely in the next two weeks or have drainage from it or if you develop fever, then I would suggest using topical medication like topical Metronidazole gel. Read Full »
I have developed pus on sixth day in a cut wound with stitches. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I got a big deep cut on the leg from a metal and got four stitches on that part. I got dressing of the wound on alternate days. On the sixth day, there formed a little pus around the wound. The stitches are expected to be removed on the eighth day. Although the doctor gave antibiotics n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First, calm down. You are being treated adequately. 1. Deep cut from a metal is being correctly treated with antibiotics and wound dressing. 2. Pus is due to infection of stitches and not the wound itself. 3. Keeping good local hygiene, ... Read Full »