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Leg Injuries Not Healing Because Of Diabetes

Posted on Thu, 30 May 2024

Question: Leg injuries not healing because of diabetes

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use antibiotic ointment

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and here is my advice.
It is true that if you are having uncontrolled diabetes it will make healing proces longer.
You may need to clean well the wound with warm water, apply betadine disinfectant , use antibiotic ointment on it.
Cover wound with a bandage.
Also if the wound is infected you may need to take oral antibiotics.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Can you recommend oral antibiotics

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
See details below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear thank you for asking again.
Different antibiotics may be used but I prefer amoxicillin clavulonate.
Let me know if I can assist you further

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (14 hours later)

Can you write me the exact medicine name which i can buy in XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
See medications below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
You can use amoxicillin clavulonate 625 three times per day for 7 days.
Or use levofloxacine 500 mg once daily for 7 days. Both of them are antibiotics and taken under doctor's guidance.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj