Patient's question:
Medical Description: I have had a hysterectomy ten years ago, and recently I have noticed a light red discharge, lower back pain, and abdominal pain. What could be the cause?History of Treatment and Effect: Since it was just discovered, no treatment has been administered.
Help Needed: Please help confirm the cause and provide treatment recommendations.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, different treatment methods should be adopted based on the healing condition of the incision and the amount of drainage. If the drainage is minimal and the incision is only partially healing poorly, only 1-2 sutures should be removed, and saline-soaked gauze should be placed inside for drainage. This can allow the incision to heal smoothly through dressing changes. Do not easily open the entire incision to avoid prolonging the healing time.Recommendation: In this case, it is best to further check at the hospital before considering treatment and avoid self-medicating. If the drainage is significant and the incision is not healing, the incision should be opened to ensure adequate drainage, and Gentamicin-soaked saline gauze should be applied to shorten the healing time.