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Ulcers on leg
My dad has got ulcers on leg ,he is diabetic, online consultation done still no improvements .please suggest what to do
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It's curable
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message or call back for proper management and treatment of your case
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This is the initial stage of diabetic foot. Get it urgently checked out with a registered medical practitioner. If it is allowed to progress it may result in spreading of the infection and can result in loss of the limb.
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Control blood sugar urgently with whatever medication your father has been taking.
Urgent consult with a diabetologist and a general surgeon.
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Plz at first check the blood sugar levels then manage accordingly, and it would require regular proper dressing
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Dr. Khushboo
General Physician
8 yrs exp
New Delhi
Get His hba1 c done . If uncontrolled take teartment
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