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Question: On 28th February a toothpick embedded in side of my foot it was pulled out leaving some of the stick left it embedded in. i went to doctors who gave me a local and got the piece of tooth pick out of side of foot. Doctor also said there was pus as well and was given batroban ointment. I went back few days later foot still sore and red. Was prescribed Moxiclav duo Moxiclav duo forte 875mg/125mg antibiotics one twice a day for 5 days i went back and got same repeat as infection still there. Have finished antibiotics a week ago. Site at where it was infected by tooth pick it looks like an ulcer it looks red in outside and looks a yellowish color and a dark bit. Is it still infected. I'm under neurologists.
Brief Answer:
Need to start higher antibiotics for 10 days along with surgical dressing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to hcm
I understand your query and concern.
Infected Foot ulcer still needs to be evaluated to know extent and depth of the ulcer.
I advise you to get Complete blood picture, Bacterial culture and sensitivity and X ray foot AP & Lateral view.
You need to start Tab.Cefixim 200 twice daily for 10 days and daily dressings is mandate. Apply beta dine and mupirocin ointment.
Note: These drugs should be taken under strict medical prescription of your doctor.
Practice foot hygiene, Apply moisturizing creams to the dry areas of foot
Wear MCR foot wear or soft cushioned foot wear even at home.
Drink 3-4 liters of water daily to maintain adequate hydration.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Need to start higher antibiotics for 10 days along with surgical dressing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to hcm
I understand your query and concern.
Infected Foot ulcer still needs to be evaluated to know extent and depth of the ulcer.
I advise you to get Complete blood picture, Bacterial culture and sensitivity and X ray foot AP & Lateral view.
You need to start Tab.Cefixim 200 twice daily for 10 days and daily dressings is mandate. Apply beta dine and mupirocin ointment.
Note: These drugs should be taken under strict medical prescription of your doctor.
Practice foot hygiene, Apply moisturizing creams to the dry areas of foot
Wear MCR foot wear or soft cushioned foot wear even at home.
Drink 3-4 liters of water daily to maintain adequate hydration.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks did you get photos of my foot that i attached on here. What if ulcer does not heal. Will i need surgery. How did i get ulcer from imbedded object is it because infection hasn't healed and is still infected.
Brief Answer:
Infection delays healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I understand your concern.
I have gone through all your uploaded images as well.
In case the ulcer does not heal,surgical procedure like debridement is needed.
Ulcer has not healed because of infection.
Infection has developed post injury.
Thank you.
Infection delays healing.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I understand your concern.
I have gone through all your uploaded images as well.
In case the ulcer does not heal,surgical procedure like debridement is needed.
Ulcer has not healed because of infection.
Infection has developed post injury.
Thank you.
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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