Is it normal for your fingers to swell after the stitches are removed?

Swelling of the finger after removing the stitches may be normal, or the wound inflammation caused by infection, which is not normal. 1. Swelling of fingers after removal of stitches, but not accompanied by pain, redness and other manifestations, may be due to thin finger fat, less soft tissue, weak absorption of edema, swelling after removal of stitches, surgical trauma and wound stitches may also stimulate the wound leading to edema, in this case, swelling of fingers is normal, no need for treatment, and can be absorbed on its own. 2. It may be because after the injury, the finger activity is less, the blood circulation is not good caused by the swelling, this is also normal. 3. If the finger is swollen after suture removal and accompanied by redness, swelling, heat and pain and other uncomfortable symptoms, then it may be caused by infection, we should consider whether there is any accumulation of fluid and pus under the incision, which is abnormal, and we need to find a professional doctor to do a local examination, and if there is an accumulation of fluid and pus in the examination, we need to make an incision and drain it. The appearance of swelling of the finger after the removal of stitches, need to actively seek medical attention, follow the doctor’s instructions for reasonable treatment.