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Foot ulcer - diabetic

2017-07-29 15:20:30
My father (60yrs), a diabetic, affected with ulcer in the left toe, gangrene was removed surgically, and givem antibiotics, but pus formation doesn't stop and wound is not healing with severe pain at times. Please help. Thanks in advance
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Please consult an Endocrinologist and Vascular surgeon

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