Normal recovery vs abnormal

Swelling and bruising early after surgery are normal; if it continues to aggravateRedness, swelling, heat, pain, or accompanied by fever or odor of secretions, you need to be highly vigilant for infection.

Signals to be vigilant

• Local redness, swelling, heat and pain gradually worsened;

• Abnormal secretions, wound exudation or peculiar smell;

• Systemic reactions such as fever and fear of cold;

• The prosthesis/graft area was marked with tenderness.

how to deal with

Once infection is suspected,Contact the surgeon or seek medical attention immediately, never handle it yourself, squeeze it or delay it. Early standardized treatment is critical to prognosis.

Please seek medical advice promptly if there are signs of infection. This article does not replace a doctor's diagnosis.