As you recover from surgery or a procedure, you probably have an incision. Follow your healthcare provider’s directions when caring for the area. Most of the time you will keep it covered with a bandage or dressing to prevent infection.
Learn steps to ensure your surgical drain remains healthy and in good working order. Also, learn signs of infection to be aware of and other possible reasons to contact your healthcare provider.
It's normal to feel pain at the incision site. The pain decreases as the wound heals. Pain that continues more than a few weeks after surgery or pain that gets worse any time after surgery can be a sign of a problem.
