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Treatment for wound healing
I got injured in bike accident. There are 7 stitches on my foot. What antibiotics or medicine should I take for pain relief and wound healing.
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Dr. Nishal Philip Jacob
Critical Care Anesthesiologist
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
For pain relief you can go with any analgesics.Antibiotics only needed if there is infection.During suturing time the doctor might have given you antibiotics.Is there any fever or any pus from the site?Go for dressing regularly.
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online consultation to know the condition of wound now and to be guided.Analgesics has to be prescribed based on pain score and based on what analgesics you had already taken.For that i need a clear picture
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
General Surgeon
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
It's not about antibiotics only,
Visit a Surgeon for wound care as well
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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yu need to consult, for proper antibiotics prescription
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