Is there any treatment other than silver nitrate for the abscess on the area of Hysterectomy?
Patient: Hello, I had a hysterectomy in Sept 2013, shortly after the surgery an abcess developed above the stitching which had to be drained. A catherer was inserted for drainage. After it was removed I started to slightly bleed and had a discharge. It has been treated with silver nitrate every month since the surgery, I also applied Primerin creme, nothing s helping the situation (bleeding stopped but not the discharge). I am desparate for ending this problem. Would there be any other treatment I could have beside the silver nitrate? Thank you. Doctor: Hello ,I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.In my opinion you should do culture and sensitivity from the discharge.Silver nitrate act as a good antiseptic agent against variety of organisms. But in your case some resistant organisms has grown in the wound.With Grams stain, culture and sensitivity we get the idea about organisms and so we can treat accordingly.Continue your primerin cream it helps in healing. Please maintain the local hygiene and cleanliness. It will help you in healing.Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/DrArunWe wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you,Dr. Arun TankIf you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer