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Itching swelling pain and blackness

2021-12-10 12:23:39
Enclose my father leg picture please help me to diagnose this condition... Having this last 5-6 years, sometime itching is there my father is alcoholic and eating tobacco.. What can i do to heal this or cure this?
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Gangrenous patch must be removed
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go for debridement don't take it lightly

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This a gangrenous patch and require debridement and dressing
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Patient should have arterial Doppler of lower limb

Answered2021-12-12 04:25:43

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The leg appears swollen too. Toes should be examined for cracks, blackening, discoloration, hardening of nails Is there pain ? Is there any history of trauma or burn ? How much distance is he able to walk ?
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color doppler study

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