Question
Recently, I’ve noticed some redness and swelling around my belly button, and there’s also pus oozing from it. I went to see a doctor, who diagnosed it as pyelonephritis and advised me to clean the area with medication. However, they told me to change the medication every three days. I’m curious to know why I should wait a few days to change the medication instead of doing it daily.
Answer
The interval for changing medication should be determined based on the specific condition of the pyelonephritis. Typically, for purulent infections, medication should be changed daily. If your condition falls under a purulent infection, it is recommended that you clean the wound with saline solution daily, rinse with hydrogen peroxide, then disinfect with iodine alcohol, and wrap it with sterile gauze. At the same time, you may need to take appropriate anti-inflammatory medications for treatment.