Why do you need gauze when you have stitches?

Stitches with gauze is to protect the wound.
Covering the wound with gauze after the stitches, can isolate the outside microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, etc., can also prevent dust from touching the wound, can keep the wound clean, can effectively prevent the wound from infection, and if there is exudate in the wound, gauze can quickly adsorb the exudate and keep the wound dry.
In addition, gauze can prevent the wound from bumping or scraping against objects, which can lead to re-injury and aggravate the condition, so gauze can protect the wound and help the wound to recover.
Pay attention to rest, eat a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating food, try not to get wet, go to the hospital on time to change the medicine for the wound, if you feel unwell, it is recommended that you go to the relevant departments of the hospital in time, and listen to the guidance of a professional doctor.