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Bed sore on hip joint area
My father (aged 82) suffering from Parkinson's disease. Recently a bed sore appeared on hip joint area( photo attached). Giving megaheal gel. Moxikind cv 625 twice for 5 days and dressing with saline water.Any other medicine is required? Kindly suggest. Black spot around bed sore is worrisome?
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Kindly do foam dressing it helps to heal in 15 days for more details kindly consult me
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Antibiotics and megaheal gel is okay.. do change position at least 2 hrs once and use a water mattress that will avoid pressure in one area which is the main culprit of bedsores
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The wound as of now seems healthy.... Kindly change position every 2 hrs... Continue other medications. Use betadine also for dressing.
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Change position every 2 hourly
Maintain local hygiene
Apply Cream Silvergyn locally
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Hi practo user ,
Keep the area dry ,
Change position every 2 hours ,
Use water / Air Mattress
Use Neosporin powder twice a day
Rest continue as you have been using
Hope this helps
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