Question:
I have several red areas along incision that hurt, what do I do?

There is no discharge and it isn't feverish, no smell. Nothing is hitting them to irritate. Does anyone have any idea what is causing them or what I can do to make them feel better before I call the doctor? Thanks.    — dtjohnson7 (posted on December 17, 2000)

December 17, 2000
The first thing is how long has it been since you got your staples out?? If it's only been a little while you shouldn't worry to much especially if there is no smell or discharge. You will be irritated in that area for awhile, I was for a few months after surgery. I have very sensitive skin and my skin kind of rejected the staples in my body so I had to have them out before I was healed. I literally walked around for about a month with an open gap. Just make sure you are watching it closely and that you look for the signs of infection daily. If there aren't any signs I wouldn't worry to much, those areas will be sore for awhile and the healing process itself can irritate certain areas. If it's been awhile since you have had your staples out and now all of a sudden it is irritated and red I would call the doctor. good luck!!
   — christine L.

December 17, 2000
SEE A DOCTOR!!!!! If it is infected best out come is an ugly scar worst is going septic and dying.
   — MARK N.