Had an operation for carpul tunnel three weeks ago, to look at the picture you will have to click on my icon and go to my 360 page, my question is: Does this look right, it horrified me when I took the bandage off, looks like its healing though....what do you think?
2006-09-22 02:26:53 · 15 answers · asked by jude 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Had a look at the pic (ouch!) but it will heal in time. My ex boss had this done a few years ago and i nearly collapsed when she showed me it. After she took the bandages off, she rubbed moisturiser into it (just usual hand cream stuff) to keep it soft, and within a few months it had healed. She still has a scar though, but feels a lot better and can do things now with her hand she coudn't do before.
2006-09-22 02:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't look very nice, did you take the bandage off or the hospital? It still looks quite swollen, if I was you If you took the bandage off, have it checked out by the surgery nurse.
I hope it gets better soon.
2006-09-22 09:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by bizzybee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The redness around the incision site looks like it may possibly be infected.
Gently press on the tissue surrounding the wound. Any signs of puss or drainage, or if the skin is hot to the touch is a tell-tale sign.
Your doctor may want to re-evaluate to determine if antibiotics or another procedure may be necessary.
2006-09-22 09:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by oscarschic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erm, looks a little infected to me, though difficult to say from your photo which you have to admit is not a great advert for the macro function onyour camera.
In any case, probably best to get someone at your GP surgery to look at it.
2006-09-22 09:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by Silver Fox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that redness really looks like infection. And it looks a bit too swollen. See your doc buddy - it should look much better than that after 3 weeks
2006-09-22 09:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by fireside_jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will get better, ive got a scar across my stomach for a hernia op from 18 months ago and its still quite pink and raised so yours will take longer
2006-09-22 09:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by poli_b2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it looks a bit erm messy yes but im sure after a bit of time it will start to heal. Good luck !
2006-09-22 11:51:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks a little infected, but if you are on an antibiotic it should be OK. If you are not on one then you should see your doctor. If the red area is not getting smaller then you MUST see the doctor.
2006-09-22 09:43:46 · answer #8 · answered by Aliz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Had the same op on both wrists at same time.
It looks like you have some infection in there mate, suggest you see your doctor pronto.
2006-09-22 09:31:47 · answer #9 · answered by Todd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh, that does look messy. Once the swelling has gone down it wont look so bad..
Take good care of it
2006-09-22 09:31:07 · answer #10 · answered by Scatty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋