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Gangrene in lower limb

2020-06-24 12:04:48
He's having blackening of lower limb and sweeling too he's taking some medications I don't know if it's gangrene or something else he don't have diabetes and there's necrosis of the tissue I want to know which doctor I should visit will it be dermatologist or a surgeon please help ...
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Looks like gangrene setting in.
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consult endocrinology and general surgoen immediately.

Answered2020-06-24 13:40:56

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Please post online consultation for detailed discussion. It is serious problem

Answered2020-06-25 00:28:05

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Consult a general surgeon get sugar tested take adequate limb care.

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Visit nearest hospital

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Consult surgeon immediately

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