2007-02-10 15:09:12 · 10 answers · asked by John D 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
watch it closely and if it gets more red and puffy...you need to head back to the doctor... try some antibiotic creme medicine...
2007-02-10 15:13:46 · answer #1 · answered by coastgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had many surgeries and it is quite common, especially in smokers. I'm assuming that you are talking about post-operative healing, but you should be more clear in the future.
The yellowish fluid is probably fat draining from the incision (especially if it was a really invasive procedure). It does happen, and it doesn't neccessarily mean that something is wrong (it could be part of your body's natural healing process) but it may also indicate problems with healing and potential necrosis (when the tissue surrounding the incision starts to die). It really depends on how long this has been going on for, how major the operation was, the size of the incision, where it was, and how much of the fluid is leaking.
Whatever it may be, you should be seeking someone once a week following surgery for the first few weeks, and then once every couple of weeks until you have healed. If this isn't related to surgery, then it's always better to be safe and get it checked out.
2007-02-10 16:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by ladyofthemystnin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staph infection is yellow pus and needs your doctor's attention. It is VERY difficult to cure and one of the worst things to get started in a hospital because it travels to other people, so patients are isolated in sterile rooms, but it can take awhile. If that's what it is, you don't want to waste any time. If the incision is in an extremity and there is a red line following a blood vessel, that's also an important indication to see your doctor. Don't put it off until tomorrow, but call his answering service tonight so they can let him know what's happening.
2007-02-10 16:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by jelmar106 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, It probably is. Get to a Dr ASAP. It could be a sign of Staff Infection which is dangerous and contagious.
2007-02-10 15:39:35 · answer #4 · answered by haileijean 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Signs of infection are
Heat, is it warmer than the surrounding tissue?
Swelling
Redness
Smell
and Puss
Yellowish fluids would be a type of puss, I am assuming.
2007-02-10 15:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by heavy_cow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's on it's way....see the doctor. In the meantime, maybe put some ointment on it, such as NeoSporum.
2007-02-10 15:17:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sassafrass AKA: SASSY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its coolant. did you be conscious of that motor vehicle fluids are coloration coded? transmission oil is in many cases pink, new engine oil is brownish, and used engine oil is dark dark brown, in simple terms approximately black. anti-freeze (coolant) could be the two pink, yellow, or green, and so on. different automobiles require different colorings of anti-freeze. via fact your nonetheless on guarantee, you would be great.
2016-12-17 07:10:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, take that up with your Dr..
2007-02-10 15:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably is you should see a doctor
2007-02-10 22:44:48 · answer #9 · answered by just_missp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure is.
2007-02-10 15:13:06 · answer #10 · answered by aj1964 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋