perhaps i can put your mind at ease. what you're describing as "pus" probably isn't pus at all. if it were your doctor would have given you different instructions. is this "pus" a thick gooey yellowish fluid? if so that is not pus. it is actually a collection of excess protein molecules and wound-healing components being created by the body to help your wound close up. many patients see this yellowish goo and become alarmed thinking it is pus. but rest assured it is not. pus is usually greenish in color and has a very foul odor. pus represents an infection and usually brings on a fever. peritonitis is inflammation of the peritoneum which is a membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. rarely does surgery cause peritonitis. it usually is caused by an infection of the fallopian tube. if you are otherwise feeling fine without a fever eating well and walking you can be pretty sure you do not have a post-operative infection. just attend to the wound as the doctor told you. if by some chance you spike a fever be sure to call your surgeon's office. wishing you well!
pus comes out of wound post appendix surgery. dr said to squeeze pus out of the wound and apply betadine. is it ok? . appendix ruptured. surgery done. after about one week a lot of pus came out of wound. dr squeezed pus out and applied betadine solution and recommend that the same treatment be done at home daily until pus doesn't come out any more. doesn't pus indicated peritonitis? is the treatment appropriate? . many thanks.