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Bed sore on hip joint area

2024-05-28 04:21:56
My father (aged 82) suffering from Parkinson's disease. Recently a bed sore appeared on hip joint area( photo attached). Giving megaheal gel. Moxikind cv 625 twice for 5 days  and dressing  with saline water.Any other medicine is required? Kindly suggest. Black spot around bed sore is worrisome?
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Kindly do foam dressing it helps to heal in 15 days for more details kindly consult me

Answered2024-06-03 21:07:12

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Antibiotics and megaheal gel is okay.. do change position at least 2 hrs once and use a water mattress that will avoid pressure in one area which is the main culprit of bedsores

Answered2024-05-29 13:00:26

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The wound as of now seems healthy.... Kindly change position every 2 hrs... Continue other medications. Use betadine also for dressing.

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Change position every 2 hourly Maintain local hygiene Apply Cream Silvergyn locally

Answered2024-05-28 05:38:45

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Hi practo user , Keep the area dry , Change position every 2 hours , Use water / Air Mattress Use Neosporin powder twice a day Rest continue as you have been using Hope this helps

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