How do I handle a wound infection after back surgery? I am under my surgeon’s care.?
I developed an infection in the surgical wound in my lower back about a week after surgery. I am now on antibiotics and see the surgeon every 2 - 3 days. The wound is still discharging some blood and yellow or white liquid. Do I need to be very careful of my activities? Is this wound dangerous? Is the fact that it is still bleeding some critical? I am not sure what to think, or whether or not to be worried.
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I have had 6 surgeries on my spine and I’ve only had 1 infection. Just lucky I guess. As long as you are taking the antibiotics you will heal just fine!
FYI, you don’t need to see the surgeon about the infection unless it’s in your spine! I highly doubt that.