I had a knee arthoscopy 2 weeks ago and one of my incisions is definitely infected (really red, swollen, painful). I am seeing my doctor on Tuesday (earliest I could get with the holiday). Could I use neosporin or something to help til then???
2007-08-31 15:54:03 · 7 answers · asked by bodmodangel 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Would it help to remove the incision itself? B/c it'll be taken out Tuesday anyways?!?
2007-08-31 16:03:35 · update #1
You really should see someone sooner. Infection of an incision is not something that should wait until Tuesday. Neosporin will probably not help, as you may have infection in your blood/tissues and neosporin is topical.
I recommend you go to a weekend clinic to be on the safe side. Either that or call the doctor that did the procedure on you. You are his patient and he will want to make sure your incision heals properly.
2007-08-31 16:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by Pamela V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know nothing about arthroscopic surgery but you don't really want to mess around with an infected surgical incision. Neosporin won't hurt but you should talk with your doctor. Depending on how bad the incision looks, you could call your doctor and have him paged (or the doctor who is covering for him). He might call in an antibiotic to your pharmacy. I hate paging doctors after hours but that's why they make the big bucks!!!
2007-08-31 23:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by keren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin is a topical aide to reduce bacteria. If you can clean it, do so gently and thoroughly. Make sure you don't touch it without washing and disinfecting your hands, use gloves if you got them. If there are sutures at the site it could be a local reaction to the suture material. If will clear up quickly when he removes the sutures (or staples). If it swells, becomes hot and has drainage don't wait to see your physician, go to your Emergency Room. Joint infections are very difficult to resolve. I hope you feel better soon.
2007-08-31 23:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by llanoblue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, put Neosporin on and then a clean band aid. Take Tylenol if you get a fever from the infection.
2007-08-31 23:02:51 · answer #4 · answered by I love winter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you need antibiotics now. Did you tell the receptionist the incision was infected? Call the service NOW or go to the ER.
2007-08-31 23:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin can't hurt but it won't do much. Neosporin can make the problem worse if the ointment is actually occluding any drainage.
2007-08-31 23:01:43 · answer #6 · answered by algaemaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In wound infection topical antibiotics doesn't work. Contact with medical center that operate you if your Dr. not reachable.
2007-09-01 00:15:29 · answer #7 · answered by farrokh k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋