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Need to replace the dressing of a surgical wound post total hip replacement surgery.

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Yes..its necessary ... Read More

Can anyone suggest a better dressing for faster wound healing. I have an open wound after removal of sebaceous cyst.

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Which body part is this?does it drain?how long has it been? ... Read More

I fell off from bike, Got injured.. Injury was almost healed.. Need minor dressing for the small wounds. Please help me.

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Dear Sir what help do you want, kindly write. ... Read More

Sir /ma'am I had fistulectomy of anal fitsula, there is wound of 3 cm . Dr has advised me with dressing at home with povidine iodine. I want to ask which one should I use? 5%w/v Povidine iodine or 10% w/v Povidine for dressing. Pls guide which will be better for faster wound healing?

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5% would be sufficient. For futher assistance kindly connect ... Read More

Please tell me that wound needs dressing or not. After 12 days stitches were cutted. Wound happened due to road accident.

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Definitely they need dressing as open wounds can cause infection Regards Dr Deepika gupta BHMS MD ... Read More

Mom had a recent surgery on leg and needs someone to dress the wound on daily basis at home in Vashi. Appreciate if someone can refer a nurse.

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U can enquire at Nmmc hospital in Vashi. ... Read More

I have an open wound of around 4 sq cm on my left foot. Do I need to get a collagen dressing done. it has still not dried after 3 days because of its location, susceptible to constant contact with shoe/socks

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Wound has occurred due to what reason. How depth the wound is . Is there a full thickness skin loss. If possible send me the picture. ... Read More

Can we use betadine ointment for dressing of fistulectomy wound after every sitz bath? Betadine lotion and betadine ointment do have similar properties? Plz help

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Both are give same result but you should apply only ointment and no need to do dressing in fistula. ... Read More

She is taking Fempro tablets one per day age 75 , breast cancer , not able to move, any tablets diet or liquid diet suggestions ?? and please send video links to clean cancer on breast and armpits Any ointment or solution to be used while dressing .also please send video links of dressing the wound If the wound smells whats the reason and wh

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Hi. What was her stage of breast cancer. Was she having scar recurrence or was unfit for surgery. ... Read More

I have an open surgical wound in the size of 2x2 inches. The wound is leaking a watery substance for the past two days after removing the sutures. My doc has given me chymoral forte to be taken 3 times a day. I would like to know whether I can use betadine oinment or mupirocin oinment while dressing it. Which one is more effective and aids faster h

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Ur doing correct way. continue same ... Read More

I want a nurse for dressing of injury wound at home. Please suggest how to book the same. My locality is Malviya nagar, New Delhi 110017

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Consult general surgeon ... Read More

Hallo sir , I have a deglove injury in my foot , Now my wound has complete filled . Only skin is remain . Can you tell me mega heal and placentrex mix Dressing is good skin fast come Or ONLY PLACENTREX DRESSING IS BEST FOR SKIN FAST Come .

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Consult plastic surgeon ... Read More

Which is best Megaheal and placentrex mix Dressing Vs Oxum spray dressing . Please tell me which is best for fast healing and skin promote. Thankyou .

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Basically the type of dressing depends on type of wound. If the wound is more deep or infected wound Oxum spray is likely the better choice. If you want fast healing wounds and you want to support ski ... Read More

Hello sir/ Madam. I had a road accident on August 5th and got injured on my forehead. After the injury, I had surgery and stitches were placed. The stitches were removed on August 20th. Now, there is a large scar on my forehead. I would like to know how to reduce or remove the scar. Which treatment or procedure would be most helpful for improving i

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My husband has undergone fistulectomy on April 17 2025 . Most of his surgical wounds have got healed but a small area is still not healed. There is not much pain in that area but a little yellowish fluid is there in that area . I think that might be because of sweat.. After 15 days of surgery we went for a review the doc gave genticyn injection fo

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Don't take onitment without consulting surgeon physically. Can meet me also. Most likely healing not complete still ... Read More

I have a wound dont while cleaning toe nail since last 15 days . Currently taking augmenting duo 625 since 4 days. Doing dressing of betadine.

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Take a Tetanus injection Wait for 7 days course of antibiotics It will heal ... Read More

My father recently had a bypass surgery and the doctor had advised to do the dressing of sutures and stitches daily. Patient can't move and walk more, So I'm looking for a home visit professional for dressing and cleaning of wound and suture. Please do contact me as soon as possible

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There are many apps for home care of Patient such as yours. Kindly Google and take help. Practo does not provide such services. ... Read More

I had a c-section on 4th September 2024. My wound on one side has not healed completely and is open. There is no pain and any discharge. My doctor just asked me to do regular dressing. How much time does it take to heal?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

I am 34 year old male i am underwent fistula open surgery last month . I want to know which ointment is better for healing surgery wound faster Sucral MU ( Sucralfate with mupirocin ointment) or Crema Gel ( Diltiazem Hydrochloride gel 2 %). Can we use both ointment at same time...kindly guide

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Use sucral MU ... Read More

My doctor said that we have to go for dressing every day so the wound will be better Why is that required ?. Also want to ask if ayurvedic treatment can be better to heal the wound

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Share wound photo ... Read More

I had burn I week back, had wound on my hand 2cm, not healing , white slough formed like in picture, using sliverex , can i manage wound without debridement, please suggest any Ointment or dressing for fast healing...

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Hi Just go on applying ountment you are using. Don't peel it. It will be off in few days. Please cover it so that no superadded infection occurs. Best wishes ... Read More

I have a burnt wound on my hand of may be 2cm, got blister popped, using silverex and wound is not healing as white slough formed on it , how can I manage it without debridement , please suggest any Ointment or dressing...

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May need slight debridement with collagen dressing.. visit nearby plastic surgeon ... Read More

Hi sir, madam, Is Peri Anal abscess surgery is painful. Do we need to do packing or dressing after the surgery for how many days Thank you

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Ideally perianal abscess should undergo drainage (incision and drainage) under spinal anaesthesia or local anaesthesia This procedure do relieve your pain a lot ... Read More

Hi, my three yr old kids knee got wound on April 1st evening due to her fall at road...after a day of her wound i peeled off her guaze dressing since it sticked to her wound...then immediately i started to apply supirocin ointment to avoid any infection...but the wound flesh doesn't scab again...centre part alone got pulled...i hv attached pic of i

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Ya it will heal on its own but iv vl take some time Apply ointment At home try to open the wound to fresh air ... Read More

Need a nurse for surgical wound dressing at my place and need number to talk and to know about charges

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Do connect and consult Will help you ... Read More

Hello dr recently I have done lateral internal sphincterotomy surgery under with ms with general anesthesia but I have question in my mind before i cunsult with proctologist another doctor and he said in fissure surgery via laser u need dressing clean after surgery but in present doctor who done surgery he didn't done dressing clean nothing it so w

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Personal hygeine is important. In laser u won't have any suture done. Sitz bath is advised ... Read More

I had a fistuletomy 50 days back. I used to get slough discharge in a very small quantity, which was easily washable. Since yesterday, i have noticed a white layer on the surface of the wound. I tried to wash it off, but it isn't going. I tried soaking it in sitz bath and then washed it, it still isn't going. I have attached the image for your refe

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Operated surgeon for physical examination ... Read More

"HISTORY" 3 months ago I felt a sensation of hardness and pain on the nipple at 12 o'clock, based on the result of USG test early gynocomastia was revealed, and FNAC test was found normal, I left it as it is, after 20-25 days it , The size of my hardness became bigger and redness also started appearing, after 35-40 days an opening was formed on top

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It sounds normal . Need to look at the wound ... Read More

My friend suffered a deep wound on his left hand due to a bike accident. This happened 5 days back. The wound is present just besides the elbow and inner side of upper left hand arm. His hand is unmovable, unable to lift up his hand and also restricting side ways movement. For treatment he treated his wound with povidone iodine ointment for initial

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If deep wound with discharge better to do regular dressing. Will be able to tell exactly if their is any requirement of stiches to close the wound after looking at wound. ... Read More

Wound reopen and water comes out again again my consultant doctor give me some antibiotics and dressing can my wound heal after 25 day of wound I went to doctor?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

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