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Hi, I Have A Cut On My Big Toe Between
Question: Hi, I have a cut on my big toe between the nail and the outer skin. The cut happened when someone opened a door and it hit my toe. The problem is that it is taking a long time to heal because I have to walk a lot every day. Is there something I can do to help it heal faster?
Brief Answer:
systemic care guidelines provided for faster healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my surgical experience, the healing period varies according to the depth, type
of wound and individual factors.
* Along with the measures of soaking in water , following can be done to increase the
healing rate
- balanced nutritious diet to combat the internal immune system
- multi vitamin and minerals tablets which will provide essential elements as zinc and
others
- citrus fruits with vitamin c content heals wound rapidly
- control of blood sugar
* However, if you can provide a photo picture of the wound in attachment, I can guide
further precisely regarding the same.
Awaiting for your response.
Wish you best recovery.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
systemic care guidelines provided for faster healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As per my surgical experience, the healing period varies according to the depth, type
of wound and individual factors.
* Along with the measures of soaking in water , following can be done to increase the
healing rate
- balanced nutritious diet to combat the internal immune system
- multi vitamin and minerals tablets which will provide essential elements as zinc and
others
- citrus fruits with vitamin c content heals wound rapidly
- control of blood sugar
* However, if you can provide a photo picture of the wound in attachment, I can guide
further precisely regarding the same.
Awaiting for your response.
Wish you best recovery.
Dr Bhagyesh ( MS consultant surgeon )
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Hello again, I have attached a picture of my toe. I hope it helps. Please give me any ideas you have to help it heal. Thank you!
Brief Answer:
sterile dressing, antibiotics, anti inflammatory drugs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the photograph attached.
* There seems granulation tissue over both sides of the nail bed which is in unhealthy
stage clinically.
* This requires regular sterile dressing with your family physician along with antibiotics
and anti inflammatory drugs containing proteolytic enzymes to heal faster and prevent
secondary bacterial infection.
Wish you best recovery.
Regards.
sterile dressing, antibiotics, anti inflammatory drugs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the photograph attached.
* There seems granulation tissue over both sides of the nail bed which is in unhealthy
stage clinically.
* This requires regular sterile dressing with your family physician along with antibiotics
and anti inflammatory drugs containing proteolytic enzymes to heal faster and prevent
secondary bacterial infection.
Wish you best recovery.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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