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TKR - 6 weeks - scar starting to bleed.

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jb58049
jb58049

HI,

What a wonderful forum this is for easing insecuritied by sharing experiences.

I have been doing quite well with my excercises and geting about around the house. But last night I noticed that my scar, right at the top had a few droplets of blood around it. Just a small seepage. Thinking back there was a very tiny blood blister yesterday morning.

This morning there is a little more blood. Nothing dramatic, but should I be concerned?

Has anyone else had this??

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  • lynn08926
    lynn08926 jb58049

    Posted

    I think it is due to internal stitches but, off to the GP you go, ASAP to avoid infection.

    Let us know how you get on.

    Lynn 18 weeks post op

  • jb58049
    jb58049

    Posted

    Thanks!! Have just booked to see my GP at 9.30...

    ...Will report back!

    smile

  • britta217
    britta217 jb58049

    Posted

    good luck at the gp's! i would have been very concerned too if my scar had started to bleed again after being closed for 4 weeks. how odd! lynn is right, you definitely don't want an infection. rather be safe than sorry!
  • jennifer86104
    jennifer86104 jb58049

    Posted

    I had a bleed while in hospital and was kept in 2 extra days to be sure. I agree with the others, best to get this checked at 6 weeks. We're all different and it'll probably turn out to be ok. Good luck. Jen 
  • debbie02705
    debbie02705 jb58049

    Posted

    yes lyn , i did go back to your gp , i had an infection and had to get meds , is your scar hot , mine was , or it could be just some thing or nothing , is your scar dry ,i found that mine was so when i did exercises it was cracking the scar and making it bleed , good luck x
  • jb58049
    jb58049

    Posted

    Hi All, Just backl from GP. She doesn't think there is any infection there, but told me to go back if I see an 'white' seepage. I have been given some Fucidin cream as a precaution. This seems to be a combination of anti-biotic and hydrocortisone.

    Feelling much better now!

    Thanks for the help, gave me that 'push' to go and not sit at home and fret.smile

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