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Diabetic foot wound
My dad is suffering from a foot wound which is there in between his 2 fingers and we have been treating it with IV Augmentin for 5 days
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Dr. Nikhil Prabhu
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17 yrs exp
Mumbai
Get a foot surgeons option.
Xray foot /MRI foot may be required to confirm whether infection is limited to superficial tissue only or bone involvement is present.
Accordingly plan of action is decided.
Good sugar control and blood supply to wound is also equally important
Next Steps
Consultation with Diabetologist and foot surgeon
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Healthy diet and regular exercise is key to control sugar levels
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