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Cellulitis infection in leg

2020-07-02 02:00:41
My father infected with cellulitis couple of years back and got admitted in a hospital. He got cured 90% and got discharged from hospital but the remaining 10% of the infection is not getting cured for so many years even after getting treatment. Please find attached the latest photo of the infection and suggest me which doctor we need to consult.
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Get tested for Diabetis. Do swab culture of wound secretions and X-ray foot.

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It requires 1.daily dressings 2.Check blood sugars 3.AV Doppler of the limb 4.Antibiotics

Answered2020-07-03 11:44:28

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Culture and xray. He needs IV antibiotics treatment. Blood for Fasting sugar and PP.
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take online consultation for treatment

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Consult surgeon and Test RBS and HbA1C
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Review after investigation

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