Surgical site infection (SSI) occurs in 2-5% of surgeries. Early detection and prompt treatment prevent serious complications.
Warning Signs of Infection:
- Increasing redness: Some redness around the wound is normal first two days — but if it spreads or intensifies afterward, it's a danger sign.
- Swelling: Mild swelling is normal — but increasing, painful swelling indicates a problem.
- Local warmth: An infected wound feels warmer than surrounding skin.
- Escalating pain: Pain gradually improves after surgery — if it returns after improvement, it's an infection sign.
- Discharge: Yellow/green foul-smelling discharge = pus = confirmed infection. Clear or light pink fluid is normal.
- Fever: Temperature above 38°C after 48 hours post-surgery — an infection sign until proven otherwise.
- Wound dehiscence: Separation of wound edges is a danger sign requiring immediate medical attention.
What to Do:
- Don't try to clean the infection yourself.
- Don't take antibiotics without a prescription.
- Visit the doctor or BEIT TARIQ Center immediately.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we accurately diagnose wound infections and take bacterial cultures when needed to select the most appropriate antibiotic.