How to treat open wounds?
Patient: Hi I ve got surgery 21 may 2014, four days later I got a open wound, my doctor prescribed me silver sulfa, it s getting worst, aand I stopped ... And now the other breast is opening week later have green/ yellow secretions infection , I m taking antibiotics every 4 hour, I covered with gauze also I ve change every day,please I m so scare, my doctor always said that s ok we ll need two months to heal What can I do or eat or what to treat it? Doctor: Hello,Thank you for writing to HCM,Because most open wounds are minor, they can be treated at home by doing the following:1.    Wash and disinfect the wound to removing all dirt and debris.2.    Use direct pressure and elevation to control bleeding and swelling.3.    Bandage the wound with a sterile dressing or bandage (very minor wounds may heal fine without a bandage).4.    Keep the wound clean and dry for five days.5.    Rest.6.    Take acetaminophen for pain if needed.7.    Apply ice if there is bruising or swelling.8.    Do not pick at scabs.9.    Use SPF 30 sunscreen over the area until completely healed.See your doctor if:1.    the open wound is deeper than a half inch2.    the bleeding does not stop with direct pressure and/or lasts for longer than 20 minutes3.    the bleeding is the result of a serious accidenthope you will find it out helpful.Thanks and Regards,Dr. Gaurav Prajapati