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How To Heal A Wound After Mastectomy In A Diabetic?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Jul 2017
Question: hello, person with diabetes going tru wound healing process after mastectomy. what supplement over the counter is recommended to speed healing process of wound besides treating the wound. just finished with chemo a month ago.
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Supplements for faster wound healing

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic

Supplements containing vitamin A,C, B complex and Zinc can help the healing process and formation of healthy scar tissue.
If you are diabetic, stringent control of blood sugar and taking antidiabetic medications as prescribed are also very important in proper wound healing.

Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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How To Heal A Wound After Mastectomy In A Diabetic?

Brief Answer: Supplements for faster wound healing Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic Supplements containing vitamin A,C, B complex and Zinc can help the healing process and formation of healthy scar tissue. If you are diabetic, stringent control of blood sugar and taking antidiabetic medications as prescribed are also very important in proper wound healing. Hope this answers your question Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi