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How Can A Burnt Spot On The Knee Be Healed For A Diabetic?
i HAVE A WOUND IN MY LEFT HAND SIDE OF MY KNEE, I BURNED IT WITH AN ELECTRIC BLANCKET ITS BEEN A MONTH AND I AM DIABETIC AND STILL ITS NOT HEALING, I WENT TO THE DR. SHE G AVE ME BACTRIM 800 MLG, TWICE A DAY, PLUS I HAVE TO CLEAN IT TWICE A DAY AND CHANGE THR GAUZE, ITS SWOLLEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AND THE INSIDE OF THE CIRCLE I GET NO SCAB, IT COMES AND GOES WITH THE OINTMENT. WHAT SHOULD I DO
Sat, 24 Nov 2018
Hi,
Healing of burns in a diabetic needs a good control of blood sugar level along with keeping the wound clean & dry... the application of local ointment like Burnol, anti-inflammatory drug/antibiotic (as per need).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
Healing of burns in a diabetic needs a good control of blood sugar level along with keeping the wound clean & dry... the application of local ointment like Burnol, anti-inflammatory drug/antibiotic (as per need).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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