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Mid leg Wound
I am male 37 year old previous h/o gall bladder surgery done 2016 .from last few days I feel wound in my middle leg .my HB1AC is 5.3 and fasting blood sugar test is 97 and PP blood sugar is 108( done by finger stick )what is the reason for this wound in my leg .please advice i attached pic
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Minor wound due to trauma
No relation with your gall bladder surgery
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clean the wound with dettol antiseptic so as to avoid infection and maintain hygiene at the wound site
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avoid overthinking and don't panic.you will be fine
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If it is not healing .
I would need some additional information, for medication.
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your Hba1c and FBS,PPBS are absolutely normal. Your gall bladder surgery in 2016 has no relationship with current wound.
it would have been nice if you have mentioned duration of your wound. It more looks like small wound created due to bite or may be from scratching. sometimes bacteria from our own nails may go and reside inside . that could be a possibility.
secondly blood circulation to skin might have reduced.
use topical antibiotics
if still persistent, rule out varicose veins or underlying arterial diseases or any vitamin deficiency
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It's a superficial scratch, and should heal in a week.you don't need to be concerned
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Minor scratch due to trauma.povidone ointment and maintain hygiene around the wound.it will recover in 5 to 10 days.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Due to injured
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Your blood sugar is completely normal â no diabetic concern. Clean the wound with antiseptic, apply mupirocin ointment and cover with a bandage. Change dressing daily. If you haven't had tetanus vaccine in 5 years, get it. If wound shows redness, swelling or doesn't heal in a week, see a doctor in person.
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Consult me on Practo if it worsens or doesn't heal.
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Could be a minor scratch from a nail or some sharp edged object, or wound inflicted by scratching.
Take tetanus vaccine, clean wound and apply some antibiotic ointment.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Clean it with betadine solution.
Apply
T BACT OINT
ORALLY
AUGMENTINE DUO625 THREE TIMES AFTER FOOD FOR 7TO 1O DAYS.
ZERODOL SP THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE TO SEVEN DAYS.
MONTEK LC ONE AT NIGHT FOR 5 TO 7 DAYS. DRESS TILL IT HEAL.
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Apply Betadine ointment and cover it with a bandage.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ruchi Bhandari
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Nainital
Is this painful? It can be due to infection of your hair follicle
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Clean it with dettol or savlon
Apply betadine ointment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal. Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Poornima K R
Internal Medicine
8 yrs exp
Channarayapatna
The wound might have been caused by physical trauma either scratching or minor injury like hitting a table which has gone unnoticed , it might also be an insect bite .. since the wound is healing there is some redness ( the wound however is clean ) . There might be some itching sensation at this time . Avoid further trauma ( even itching ) . Moisturise ur skin with cream regularly and keep monitoring ur sugars . The wound will heal .
Your hba1c suggests that you are a non diabetic or a diabetic who is taking higher doses of antidiabetics than required ( if so kindly consult ) . Also if any other symptoms like fever , rashes , abdominal pain ( consult )
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Take TT vaccine
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Mr. Suraj Sarma
General Physician
Barpeta
It may be Folliculitis/furuncle (boil) or
Minor skin trauma with secondary bacterial infection..
1.Wash the area with soap and water once daily.
2 Apply Mupirocin 2% ointment or Fusidic acid 2% cream 3 times daily for 5–7 days.
3.Do not squeeze or pick at the scab.
4.Cover with a clean dressing if it rubs against clothing.
5.If painful, take Paracetamol 500 mg as needed (follow label dosing).
if problem persist feel free to contact
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