Hi I have 2 small sutchers in my back where I had a mole removed, is it alright to go swimming while they are still in? It has been almost a week since i have got them.
2007-01-04 07:57:14 · 5 answers · asked by pghpanthers2 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
DO NOT SWIM until the stitches have been removed, and then wait one more week for healing purposes.
2007-01-04 08:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by Kandi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. Any bacteria in that pool (think about the red headed kid peeing right next to you) has the potential to get into your bloodstream from there. Even if the chlorine does kill it (though it may not) you still have the possibility of the chlorine getting into your bloodstream. Keeping in mind that chemicals are the suspected reason for the rise in cancers, I would wait another week (or however long it takes to scar over) before diving in. Better safe than sorry. Good luck though! Get well soon! ♥
2007-01-04 08:01:16 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Butterfly ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it. Most pools are germ filled messes no matter how much chlorine is in them. I ended up at the hospital with such a bad infection it started spreading up my leg from a small scratch on my foot. If I were you I would wait a little longer.
2007-01-04 08:03:09 · answer #3 · answered by nosycap9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't suppose to get stitches soaking wet which would happen with swimming.
Wait until you have them removed in a couple days.
2007-01-04 08:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt especially if its a public pool you will use...even though you have stitches the incision is still open and who knows what goes on in public pools
2007-01-04 08:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by charmel5496 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋