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Non healing wound on foot
I am 44 years old & have a wound about 1.5 inch wide & a quarter inch deep on my lower right foot since last 4 years. Recently Debridement has been done & antibiotics (cefoperazone-s & amikasin) are being administered. A dressing of ampucare & thick bandage is being done daily. I am anxious to get rid of this wound as early as possible. Pl. Advise
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Dr. Zahra Hussain (PT)
Clinical Physiotherapist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
The wound will take its time to heal.. keep dressing it regularly and avoid infection by keeping it clean.. in case you are diabetic keep your sugar levels in control..
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